Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

[Anonymous]

I'm retired and this would really annoy me. I think I would just ignore them though. I don't want to hurt someone's feelings who maybe just isn't quite smart enough to know how she comes across. It's not a huge problem for me to ignore a text.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Keep doing what you’re doing and try to stop feeling guilty.

This. My sister sends texts like these. She isn't expecting a response. Just hopes to start people's days with something positive

My sister would be blocked. That is beyond annoying.

[Anonymous]

Just don’t respond. It’s fine not to.

[Anonymous]

I'd send a message that says 'Hey, I don't always have time to respond to your texts, but thanks for thinking of me.'

[Anonymous]

OP here. 18:37, your response is perfect! Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I have a friend who does this every day. It is just a way to be inspirational. I heart about 1 out of every 10.

[Anonymous]

Well, if she stops I hope someone checks to make sure she is still alive and well.

[Anonymous]

It is OCD behavior. My mother used to do it and it is relentlessly tiring.

Ignore. Its the only thing you can do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is OCD behavior. My mother used to do it and it is relentlessly tiring.

Ignore. Its the only thing you can do.

Is it really OCD? What makes you say this?

[Anonymous]

My husbands aunt is like this. Very sweet lady. I respond about once a week but try to do so thoughtfully and kindly. It has worked great and this has been going on for years.

[Anonymous]

Someone saying "Have a nice day" is annoying? You live a good life if this is your biggest problem.

[Anonymous]

I get why it’s annoying. Does she at least do it at the same time every day so you know not to bother checking your phone to see what the text is?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone saying "Have a nice day" is annoying? You live a good life if this is your biggest problem.

Every single day via text? Yes that’s beyond annoying.

[Anonymous]

She means well. She’s being kind. Treat her with kindness and understanding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is OCD behavior. My mother used to do it and it is relentlessly tiring.

Ignore. Its the only thing you can do.

Is it really OCD? What makes you say this?

The daily repetition and the lack of variation.