Originally Posted By: roughenough
Text from W:

“I need you to get off of work an hour early on Friday! Babysitter is watching the kids and she has to leave for her other job an hour early”


Ok, let my overanalyzing begin. In a lot of ways learning is how I get better though. I am deciphering the most recent text from W. Here’s how I view it. I have kids this weekend and I have no problems getting off work an hour early. She also doesn’t ask to deviate from the schedule to much so I will give her the benefit of the doubt on that one. It’s kid related so I want to comply. It’s also only an hour difference in what we’ve already scheduled.

On the flip side, W never works Friday afternoon so I am guessing she has something planned. It’s none of my business though and I won’t be asking. I also feel her text is blunt and business like. She’s demanding and she’s not asking me a question in the text.

I am thinking about waiting a couple hours and simply replying “got it, thanks”

Any thoughts?


Agreed. You have no idea what she is thinking or doing. Don't mind read or try to guess. It is out of your control. This is about the kids, it's your weekend to have them, and it doesn't inconvenience you. Don't cause waves over this.


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