Cat- I think you are right me feeling it is a disrespect thing. I've even been guilty of the phone obsession on occasion. It's just funny b/c we were in the middle of a darkened theater and her stupid iPhone would light up the entire row. People around us were not happy. This is a grown woman.
I think it just hit a nerve. My STBX does the same thing. She'd answer the phone when were in the middle of a conversation or jump at the sound of the incoming text. Just flashbacks, I guess. And a reminder of the disrespect I feel/felt from my W ... and how that is just not acceptable to me anymore ... from anyone.
No big deal, just felt the need to share. And now ... off to look at the fall colors, if I can find them.
