Is it rude to delete text messages with someone else if you're not interested in talking but not blocking them just yet?

[Anonymous]

So I got fed up with an old colleague and our conversation. Started off well, waned midway through December, and nowadays it is rather disappointing that I am trying to keep the friendship going and they do little.

So rather than block them I deleted the text messages so that they were removed from the "list" of people I text. That way not tempted to contact them but if they want to pull their weight & contact me they can.

I'll likely block by January if no response I'm giving them opportunities to salvage things

[Rosexøxø]

I’ve done this before. It’s definitely a healthy and helpful system.

Nothing impulsive. Everything planned.

If you feel one moment that a decision is made even by the time that you chose. Write it down what you’re gonna do so that when the time comes you don’t chicken out and truly do what’s best for you!

[Rosexøxø]

Baby steps are still steps regardless of scenarios. Metaphorically or Literally, as well.

[serious]

Nothing wrong in deleting any content which makes you uncomfortable and something you outright dislike.

In your case, yes blocking them is better but it should be the last option. First you should delete, then tell them firmly not to send you such messages/content and if their behavior persists then you should block them.

[Noodle_fan]

i dont think they will know you deleteed it? i did that many times on whatsapp by the way

[Anonymous]

You shouldn't have to text anyone if you don't want to.

[spartan55]

Maybe they don't think they are in the wrong.