Friend keeps encouraging / reminding me by text message to recycle things and use less plastic. It was really getting to me as it's been part of my every day life for years. I can improve further, most people can. I got fed up of the encouragements so replied by text saying that I admire what they do but I'm finding the encouragements / reminders pushy/annoying and I'd like them to stop reminding me. Unfortunately I continued to explain why I found it annoying, elaborating on what I do and how I find it to be part of normal life. Yes, now I think I would have been better to shrink the reasons part of the reply. I did say I'm still happy to hear about their recycling successes etc. So, I tried to show my support for their interests.
They responded saying they're sorry I feel this way, and didn't accept / reject / acknowledge their pushiness.
Was I being unreasonable to ask them to stop?
Am I being unreasonable to be disappointed that their apology shifts the blame to my feelings, rather than acknowledging part responsibility for the situation?
Having felt it was reasonable to tell them something they might not want to hear, I'm open to all views. Do point it out if I post a defensive response.
Thank you.
JJ