AITA for telling my friend to stop texting me "good morning" every single day?
In the quiet rhythm of daily life, a simple “Good morning!” once felt like a warm thread weaving two friends closer together.
Yet, beneath the surface of this routine gesture, the weight of obligation began to suffocate the genuine connection, turning what was once sweet into a source of silent pressure and unease.
When the truth was gently spoken, the fragile balance shattered, exposing raw emotions and unexpected guilt.
A friendship now strains under the tension of boundaries and kindness misunderstood, leaving one wondering if seeking space is an act of selfishness or self-preservation.
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The original poster experienced significant emotional fatigue from a daily communication requirement imposed by a friend's morning texts, leading to a feeling of obligation rather than genuine connection.
When the poster attempted to set a boundary to reduce this pressure, the friend reacted with upset and accusations of unkindness, creating a conflict between the poster's need for personal space and the friend's interpretation of her gesture as obligatory kindness.
The central question remains whether the poster was justified in prioritizing their mental peace by es**blishing a communication boundary, even if it caused temporary distress to the friend, or if declining a simple, daily gesture of affection const*tutes an unfair rejection of their friendship.
How should individuals balance the desire to maintain close friendships with the essential need to protect personal time and energy from unso***ited daily demands?
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