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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My friend helped with set design for a new film that just had a premiere in Tampa. She walked the red carpet, and looks amazing. She posted about it on social media. It makes me sad to think that, apparently, half her family is eaten alive by jealousy to celebrate her accomplishments, give what I see from you insecure, negative posters.
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Does she also text you daily to gush about her new brownie-making techniques?[/quote]

Not daily, but we do text weekly. If I don’t want daily texts, I know how to open my mouth and set reasonable boundaries.

Sound like you need to work on speaking up if you have a problem...

I do like brownie recipes and tips, if you have any. [/quote]

Sooo, she didn't text you daily about the red carpet, you saw it on social media and were pleased for her. Totally different circumstances. Do you have any actionable advice for reducing volume of unwanted texts?[/quote]

Oh, she texted me about the movie! I've known about it here and there through the process: when she got hired, during production, Etc. It's been very exciting!

Here's a script for people who can't figure out basic communication on their own:
"Hey SIL, as you've noticed, I'm not great at keeping up with daily texts. I have so many emails and other messages to keep up with, daily just isn't for me. Can we try checking in over text on Fridays?"

There you go! Any other basic things you need help with that would literally require five seconds of thinking through? [/quote]

Does poorly executed sarcasm make you happy?[/quote]

In the face of deliberate ineptitude and willful/feigned ignorance, it absolutely does. [/quote]

With respect, it's not that easy to dial down entrenched in-law communication without making waves. Your suggestion might be fine in theory but in practice, it's dicier. Way dicier.[/quote]

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