Spotify, oh Spotify. We have a love-hate relationship, don't we? Mostly hate around 8 PM on a Friday when I'm trying to blast some tunes.
The Dreaded Login Screen
It stares back at me, accusingly. "Incorrect password." Uh oh. Here we go again.
Is it me? Am I just password-challenged? Or is Spotify playing games?
The Password Abyss
I'm pretty sure I know my password. It's a variation of my pet's name and a significant year. Simple, right?
Except, apparently not simple enough for Spotify's sophisticated security system.
I try again. Nope. Still wrong. Maybe Caps Lock is on? Always a possibility.
The "Forgot Password" Tango
Okay, fine. I click "Forgot Password." This is where the real fun begins.
An email arrives. "Reset your password." Sounds easy enough. Famous last words, right?
I click the link. It takes me to a page where I have to create a *new* password. Great.
Password Rules: The Unpopular Opinion
Here's my hot take: password rules are the bane of my existence.
One uppercase, one lowercase, a number, a symbol, a blood sample, your mother's maiden name spelled backward...it's too much!
I understand security. I really do. But is it stopping anyone really? Maybe simpler password make life easier.
New Password, Same Problem?
I craft a password that meets all the ridiculous requirements. I even write it down this time.
I try to log in. "Incorrect password." WHAT?!?
This is when I start questioning my sanity. Am I losing my mind? Is Spotify gaslighting me?
The Cache Conspiracy
Someone once told me to clear my cache. I still don't know what that means exactly.
Something to do with the browser maybe? Or maybe deleting my cookies?
I've tried everything, deleting cache, uninstalling application, nothing works!
Is It Just...Me?
Maybe I'm just destined to a life without streaming my favorite guilty-pleasure pop songs.
Maybe my account has been flagged by the *algorithm* for some unknown violation.
Perhaps my love for 90s boy bands is too intense for the internet to handle?
The Customer Support Black Hole
I could contact customer support. But honestly, the thought fills me with dread.
Navigating those automated systems is like trying to escape a maze designed by a sadist.
Hours later, after waiting 10 hours they ask me the same question i already answered 3 times.
The Music-less Evening
So, I give up. I put on a CD. Yes, a CD. Remember those?
It sounds surprisingly good. Maybe I'll just embrace the old ways. Spotify can wait.
Besides, the sudden silence is oddly peaceful. Until my kids start demanding Baby Shark. Then, I REALLY need Spotify.