I could put this under the "things that annoy you" thread.
There is a woman I briefly worked with 2 years ago who has come back (unwanted) into my life.
I'll start from recent to past.
Last night, at midnight, she sent me 7 text messages in 15 minutes. I go to bed early because I wake up at 4:30 every other day for work. I tried to shut off my phone, but it was being quirky and even with the sound off, the darned thing buzzed when she texted. I didn't reply to any of them.
Why? Because she was asking if I wanted to be her friend. I don't. But I don't know how to tell her and writing that I was sleeping just seemed rude after a question like that. I'll just text her this morning that I didn't get the texts till this morning.
Why don't I wanna be her friend? Honestly, I think she's nuts.
Two years ago, I thought she was nuts. I was happy when she quit her job.
Recently, she got divorced (H was a narcissistic, abusive adulterer) and it put her over the edge. She's in therapy, on meds, etc. I know this, because when she came back into my life, it was clear to me she needed more help than just a friend and I urged her to get pro help.
So I helped a woman in need. That doesn't mean she's my friend.
We really have nothing in common but our sons are friends. Everything else about her personality (forget about the nutty stuff) not only do I not like in a person, but I could fill the "things that annoy you" thread up with things that she does.
So, knowing she's so fragile, how do I handle keeping my distance from her without hurting her?