Family and Text Messages

[dislaney]

She need to be told to MYOB. I had one of those Aunts when I was a kid and it got to the point where I didn't even want to answer the phone when she called. She is the one with the problem.

 

[Disney Doll]

She sounds like a sad soul.
I'd ignore this.
I'd tell MIL to uninvolve herself.
I'd tell DS to respond as necessary.
If DSisIL continues to harangue, then you might want to step in and tell ehr that textin is for short quick informational type things (i-I'll pick you up at 7pm) and not to share one's life story.

 

[golfgal]

I also think it is weird that the aunt shares so much of her life via text messages with a nephew. Sorry, I would tell the aunt that your DS is busy and that her sending him so many text messages is just too much for him and they can catch up with each other at the next family gathering.

 

[cheermom1]

I agree with everyone else the aunt needs a hobby...the gma needs to not be involved at all...you guys really need to tell them both how you feel and leave it at that...

I have a sil that sends all kinds of fwds but she doesn;t expect us to respond...

 

[clutter]

Tell MIL that you've changed their plan to limited text minutes because they are getting too many texts....

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

I asked my oldest DS about this this morning. He told me his aunt always sends him a text before his games, saying something like "good luck in your game" my DS told me he usually responds "thx" but sometimes sees her message & is busy so he doesn't always respond. He said she also asks "how was your game" & he usually responds with won/lost & the score, but not always. Both boys told me they never really texted w/her until her father/their grandfather passed away. Since then, she has been sending LOTS of messages. Because we didn't have cell phones growing up (back in the dark ages!) I don't know the right way to deal w/this. If an aunt or uncle were to call my children on our home phone, my child would talk to them, if they were home. BUT if it became a daily event, I would find that odd. I can't help but ask myself why she needs to constantly text them?

Someone here asked if she has kids & the answer is no, before she got married, they told everyone they were not interested in having children.

I do agree w/the people that have said "to have less drama, let it go." I don't need any drama in my life, but I also can't help but feel this is strange.

Thanks to all who offered their opinions. I do appreciate it.