Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 22:35     Subject: Location sharing
Anonymous wrote:No. I would never ever agree to being tracked.


So how is life without a phone?
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 22:34     Subject: Location sharing
Anonymous wrote:The weirdest thing happened to me once. Spouse and I were having problems and were briefly separated, and during our separation location sharing had me in a place (a harmless place) where I absolutely was not. This was a while ago, and I think was Facebook? So I'm sure they're more accurate. In any event, I was asked why I was there and denied I was and came across as lying even though I wasn't. So it wasn't a good thing and I've been queasy about location sharing ever since.


Your spouse WAS there and has your account on one of his devices which registers the location.

Probably thought you were stalking them in person?
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 22:31     Subject: Location sharing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am a DW and I will never track DH’s location or share my location with anyone and never will. If I want to know where someone is or what their ETA is, I’ll use my words and ask for an update. If they die or lie, well we’ll cross that bridge when we get there. How else did humans manage through 10,000 years of civilization?

I work with younger Gen Z women who share with their mothers and are frequently tracking her throughout the day and commenting on where she is/isn’t. I can only assume it goes both ways. It gives me a crazy ick, I can’t imagine knowing or wanting or even thinking about that information at 25.


My Gen Z kids share with me. They live at home and this way they don’t feel like they have to constantly be in touch. For example if they don’t come home, I can check and quickly determine it’s due to traffic or they are at their SO’s. We’ve also found it helpful when they needed me to meet up with them. They like it because if I am out running errands, they can see my location and ask me to pick something up nearby.

They are ADULTS. This is so messed up.


In what way? I think you’re projecting. They opted to share. I don’t track them constantly. I don’t pass judgement on how they spend their time. They have complete autonomy.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 22:19     Subject: Location sharing
No one is saying that it’s something for unhealthy people or marriages. If your spouse is obsessive, it’s not for you.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 22:09     Subject: Location sharing
Anonymous wrote:Sometimes I just wanna go by myself at the bookstore and have coffee and not have anyone know where I am or in my business for an afternoon. Is that so wrong?


This. My ex husband had mental illness and tracked me obsessively. Over time I became a prisoner in my home and went out less and less.
I will never allow myself to be tracked in a relationship again.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 22:06     Subject: Location sharing
If one is starting to get dementia then yes it is wise.

Otherwise, no need.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 19:41     Subject: Location sharing
If you don't understand there's a principle -- a basic, human right to privacy -- to not be tracked -- you really aren't a very deep thinker.

Maybe you don't think it's important enough to push back against, in your life. You like the convenience. But you should be bright enough to understand why some people say no based on principle. Principle alone
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 19:35     Subject: Location sharing
the principle
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 19:31     Subject: Location sharing
To each its own but I don’t get why would it make anyone hesitate unless there are things they are afraid to share, have some PTSD or just the personality of their spouse which makes them uncomfortable sharing.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 19:13     Subject: Location sharing
I’m wondering if it’s an age thing- my kids and I don’t think it’s strange at all, or invasive.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2026 15:22     Subject: Location sharing
I have my kids locations but will turn that off when they go to college.