I feel like one of my family member only texts me because she really is bored and lonely how can I escape the excessive texting?

[Anonymous]

She will guilt trip me if I take a day out for myself by not responding to her texts I feel really burnt out and don’t particularly enjoy the conversation at all but feel obligated because she’s family

[Effably]

Been there. I ended up ending that relation.

With the wisdom of hindsight? I could have probably just gotten really into any hobby and used it to get them used to less messages from me.

Or heck, maybe said it. Is it such a crazy thing to tell someone you think they're awesome but you're actually not much of a texter so instead of texting every day, lets get together and do something sometime?

One or two days a month is nothing compared to the mental tax of constantly being someone's ball plank every day.

[msc545]

Stop responding to her texts and tell her you don't have time.

[HollyK21]

You have to set a boundary with your cousin, and find your own way of doing that which makes you feel most comfortable. Like if she guilt trips you I’d genuinely act offended and ask if she cares about how tired you are or that you’re really busy. As your family member you need to be able to be honest with her without facing repercussions for doing so.

[MikeRJ]

Spend time with her.