Friends & Family Messages
Texts for the people closest to you -- when the right words matter most.
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Setting Boundaries
Drawing lines with family, friends, and in-laws without burning bridges.
How to Set Boundaries with Family by Text
How to Set Boundaries with a Toxic Friend
How to Set Boundaries with In-Laws by Text
How to Text an Overbearing Parent
How to Tell a Friend You Need Alone Time
How to Ask a Friend to Stop Venting by Text
How to Tell a Friend You Do Not Want to Be Set Up
How to Tell Your Family You Need Space
How to Ask a Friend to Stop Over-Texting or Meme-Dumping
Apologies & Conflict
Saying sorry, confronting issues, and repairing what matters.
Checking In & Support
Being there when someone is struggling, grieving, or going through it.
How to Check In on a Friend by Text
What to Text a Friend Going Through a Breakup
What to Text a Friend Who Is Going Through a Crisis
How to Tell a Friend You Are Struggling with Mental Health
Condolence Message for Someone Who Lost Their Mother
Condolence Message for a Coworker Who Lost Their Father
What to Say When Someone's Pet Dies
What to Text When Someone's Pet Dies (Beyond "Sorry for Your Loss")
How to Respond When a Friend Comes Out to You
Declining Invitations
Saying no to events, weddings, holidays, and favors -- gracefully.
How to Cancel Plans Politely by Text
How to Tell a Friend You Cannot Make Their Birthday
How to Decline a Family Event Politely by Text
How to Tell Your Family You Are Not Coming for the Holidays
How to Turn Down an Invitation Without Making an Excuse
How to Say No to Being a Bridesmaid by Text
How to Tell a Friend You Can't Be in Their Wedding
How to Decline a Babysitting Request Politely
How to Decline a Friend's MLM or Sales Pitch
How to Back Out of Being the Designated Driver
How to Cancel Plans When You Need a Mental Health Day
How to Tell a Friend They Are Not Invited to Your Wedding
How to Decline a Playdate Over Safety or Supervision Concerns
Celebrations & Milestones
Congratulations, thank-yous, and the happy moments.
How to Congratulate a Friend on Their Engagement
Congratulations Text for a Friend's New Baby
How to Respond to a Pregnancy Announcement by Text
How to Tell Your Parents You Got Engaged by Text
How to Compliment Someone on Their Progress Without Being Weird
Thank You Text for a Gift
Thank You Text After Staying at Someone's House
How to Ask Someone to Be Your Maid of Honor
Reconnecting & Hanging Out
Reaching out after a while and making plans.
Hard Conversations
Telling a friend tough news, ending friendships, or calling things out.