STFU...and in your case this also applies to texts and emails...TTFU and ETFU.
Unless it is about the kids, or bills.
And that should be KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid.
I will pick up the kids on Friday at 5 pm and drop them off Sunday at 6pm.
I paid the Visa.
NOT: I paid the Visa this month and I want you to know that while I won't be eating steak this week or next week, I still want to keep paying the Visa because gosh darn it it makes me feel good being able to help you and to show you how full of awesome I am.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK