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I Think It's Time To Cease Contact But I'm Confused!

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  • chirpychick
    chirpychick Posts: 1,024 Forumite
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    thanks, ive tried everything, doesn't seem to be an app that works either apparently according to google.
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  • Savvy_Sue
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    I have switched the answer phone off at home so she can't leave any messages (and hubby and I are discussing/looking into changing our number).
    I just need to look into finding a way to stop her contacting my mobile, I really don't want to have to change the numbers, but will if needs be.
    You could switch off the answerphone facility on your mobile as well, while you try to sort out a complete block, and then when you see her number you just don't accept the call.

    Or could you swap phone numbers with your husband, would that cause less aggro? He might find it easier to block her / ignore her / deal with her, and pass on your 'new' number to people you actually want to speak to!
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  • marleyboy
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    OP, there really should be no need to consider solicitors, if she and her partner knock on your door and your husband isn't home, just don't answer the door, else let Hubby tell them they are not welcome. He will feel far less guilty in telling them straight. If they refuse to leave, call the police to remove them.

    Likewise with the phone, if you can see her number don't answer it. If she texts you, don't read it. If she rings you with withheld number, hang up. Eventually she will get the message. If she doesn't and becomes even more demanding, call the police.

    Don't feel guilty about it, you have made it clear as day to her and that's all it should take. She is in no position to demand that you see her. You are neither duty bound to oblige her. She has a daughter (your Mum) she can call if it is important enough, failing that, its not important enough to your own situation. Your hubby knows exactly how you feel about it, as you know how he feels about its effects on you and yours\his child. He is far less going to feel guilty or flexible with her over the situation and is a safe bet at telling her she has wasted a journey if she turns up.

    Be strong and be firm, eventually she get the message one way or the other. Concentrate on your own family issues and those that matter most, that is where your happiness and responsibilities lie.
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