My mother used to go out on her own, and I used to have to keep a look out for my stepfather coming home.
It's certainly more interesting for me as an actor, but I think it's also more interesting for the audience to see three-dimensional characters, rather than just a bad guy or a good guy.
I never got into using my phone's calendar. It's easier to write in my Tiffany day planner. There's something charming about having a datebook.