In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane offers advice to a reader who had to block their father due to his excessive texting.
Annie Lane suggests today's reader have a face-to-face talk with their father to explain their feelings about his constant texting.
I have a dilemma. My retired father constantly texts me -- I mean all day long. I have texted him back “Have a good rest of your day,” trying to hint to him that I’m done texting him for the day. He doesn’t get it. Then I asked him directly to please not text me so often. He said he was sorry and would try to text me less. That lasted a day. He even texted me all day long when I was on vacation! Now I have blocked him, but he doesn’t know that.
Have an in-person conversation with your dad to explain how much you value your relationship with him, but also express your need for space during your busy days or personal time. It’s important he understands that your replies might be delayed, not because you don’t care but because you have other commitments. I suspect your dad might be feeling lonely and is desperately seeking human connection and company.
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