I attend a community group each week, and a couple of months ago met a few older women who seem to have decided that they’re taking me under their wing. I know they’re trying to be kind, but I find them quite overbearing and intimidating. I’ve tried to avoid them for the past few weeks, but this week I had to be in the same group as them. One of them asked me for my number, and I didn’t know how to refuse without being rude. She saw me upset yesterday so that’s sort of fueled her desire to “look after” me.
She texted me yesterday, and then sent me about six messages on whatsapp with links to songs and Pinterest posts. I replied to her text thanking her for the links and saying “see you next week!” but she hasn’t got the hint. She keeps sending me things on whatsapp and expects that I reply within a few hours. I can’t deal with this all the time - should I block her? I will see her each week but I can try to avoid her. I really don’t want to be rude but I need boundaries too.