$75 seems high for two phones with just calling/texting, especially if neither of you use it that much.
BS out of the past few times I've called you this past week at night you've been watching TV with Angel.
You could always opt out of having a landline. A lot of people are doing that nowadays. Not saying I would.
Just remember to take it out of your pocket, it's not hard. Do you keep your keys/wallet in your pocket when you're working on stuff too?
I agree with your last point. Main reason I got rid of the otter box case. And like I said before my phone has survived perfectly fine.