To ignore these absolutely inane text messages?

[FeliciaFancybottom]

My friend seems to have gotten into the habit of texting every thought that pops into her head and almost giving a running commentary on her life. I'll get the same messages every day: 'I've just been for a walk, I've been for lunch, it's cold here today, work is busy, I'm going to hit class'. On and on it goes, and I'm running out of things to reply with. How many times can I say "oh that's nice/good/interesting/whatever"?
I don't need this level of info about her life, and it's getting on my last nerve. I'm starting to expect her to text me that she's just had a pee!
How can I tell her that I won't be answering these kinds of messages, or do I just ignore them? I'm not massively fussed about texting; other friends get in touch maybe once or twice a week, and that's plenty for me.
I know I sound mean btw but who has the time and the interest for this!!

But if I send a text to my friend arranging a time to meet up for our regular walk and suggest “10.30am” and she gives me a 👍, I take that as “Grand, see you then”, rather than passive aggressive. I send a thumbs up to texts from my chiropodist reminding me of appointment times all the time. I’m not sending them to be passive aggressive, but to say “yes, see you then.”

Sends photos of what from the toilet? 🤔

I'd just like the messages and only respond to the ones that need a response.

She's always been an over-texter, I have no reason to be concerned about her, as her life is going really well.
I have lots of friends thanks, and I'm able to communicate with them in a completely normal manner.

If it’s a new behaviour it suggests she might be lonely and attention seeking, say

‘Hi Jane, is everything ok? Only I’ve noticed that you’re texting me a lot more throughout the day than you used to, and I don’t want to be rude but I’m busy and often run out of things to say when you text. I’m here for longer chats if you need me, but only at certain times when I’m not busy. Let me know and we’ll arrange it. Sarah’

If she’s a good friend, she’ll get it.

Yes I guessed she might be. I’d just thumbs up or heart (after at least a couple of hours) or not respond to the ones that really don’t merit a response at all.

reply with increasingly obscure emojis... start with a dancing lady in a red dress... next a panda face.... dice, cucumber, cat, wheel, cloud with rain and on and on.

🤣

Love it! 😂

I assume an autocorrect for hiit class.

I have friends I text if something happens but it's more this very funny / silly / annoying thing just happened not "I'm going to the gym"

Ignore them and if she asks you can say you didn't think they needed a response or you don't check your phone that much. It's the en up to her not to keep don't it.

Just tell her so she knows who you are.

I use thumbs up in a normal way meaning great.

Just reply ‘Fascinating’

Respond less often. Don't respond unless she actually asks a question. Don't read her messages immediately.

Show her instagram. She can do it with photos.

Keep it up 'ill break your txt thumb and finger'

Tell her that's what instagram is for...

I have a very share-y friend. She loves inspirational quotes and clips. It's not my thing. I occasionally put a heart on them but mostly ignore.
Occasionally she asks if all is ok and I give her a thumbs up.
In person she's lovely but I won't be drawn into her obsession with pointless messages

Sometimes it’s photos of what’s inside the toilet and sometimes it’s of his cat sat on his hairy legs. Honestly, I have to squint when I open his messages to ensure it’s nothing I want to immediately delete! He also had a habit of sharing nasty stuff from the internet that you just don’t want to see. He’s a grown man in his fifties, but is turning into one of those types who gets all their info from some right wing algorithm and it becomes increasingly hard to find the person you like behind it all.

Personally I’d just reply once, at the end of the day. If you feel like it. Or just do the odd thumbs up on occasional texts. No need to make any announcement (at this time, unless she mentions it to you, then just tell her whatever you want, truth, part-truth or lie), just reply whenever you can be arsed or have time for!

eta: I’m a terrible replier (reasons), but at least I’m consistent with it!

Not for all.

certainly not in My family and friendship circle

But she has not always been like has she. Recent development.
So does it not strike you that something might be up?

How often do you actually get together in person with her @FeliciaFancybottom ?

Just stop replying to the pointless ones. Answer once a day max. She'll get the hint.
If she asks, say "I'm not a big texter. Nothing personal."