Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 17:13     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 15:51     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

She means well. She’s being kind. Treat her with kindness and understanding.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 15:44     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/17/2024 15:13     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/17/2024 14:43     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

Someone saying "Have a nice day" is annoying? You live a good life if this is your biggest problem.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 14:37     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/17/2024 14:17     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/17/2024 13:59     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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

Ignore. Its the only thing you can do.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 13:54     Subject: Re:Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

Well, if she stops I hope someone checks to make sure she is still alive and well.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 21:46     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/16/2024 21:17     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

OP here. 18:37, your response is perfect! Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 18:37     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/16/2024 17:24     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

Just don’t respond. It’s fine not to.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 17:13     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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
Post 08/16/2024 17:01     Subject: Etiquette when retired friend texts every day

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.