How to respond to “Want to meet up tonight?” when you’re exhausted

The age-old conundrum: receiving an invitation to meet up tonight, but all you really want to…

How to respond to “Do you have a minute to talk?”

When someone texts you Do you have a minute to talk?, it can be a bit…

What to say when someone asks to “pick your brain” over text

Handling pick your brain requests over text can be a delicate matter. On one hand, you…

How to respond to “I really need your help with something”

When someone reaches out to you with the phrase I really need your help with something,…

How to respond to “Can I ask you something?”

When someone sends you a message saying Can I ask you something?, it’s often a precursor…

What to say when someone apologizes for a past mistake

When someone apologizes for a past mistake, it can be a delicate situation. You want to…

How to clarify a misunderstanding over text

Handling misunderstandings over text can be a delicate matter. A single misinterpreted word or phrase can…

How to respond to “I’m so sorry” when you’re not sure what they did

When someone apologizes to you via text, it can be a bit confusing if you’re not…

How to respond to a “Just wanted to say hi” text from an old friend

When an old friend reaches out with a casual Just wanted to say hi text, it…

How to respond to a “Checking in” text from an acquaintance

When someone from your social circle or an acquaintance reaches out to check in via text,…