Purpose:
A firm, neutral message for redirecting emotional, chaotic, or accusatory communication into structure and documentation — without feeding the drama.
Option 1 — Redirect to the App (Strong & Neutral)
“Hi, for clarity and consistency, I’m only responding to child-related communication that is calm, respectful, and on topic. If you need to discuss something, please send it through OFW in a concise, factual format so I can respond appropriately. I won’t engage in emotional conversations outside that structure.”
Option 2 — When They Send a Chaotic Paragraph
“I’m not able to respond meaningfully to messages written in this tone. If there’s a specific child-related issue that needs attention, please restate it calmly on OFW and I will respond.”
Option 3 — When They Try to Pull You Into an Argument
“I’m not available for argument or back-and-forth. If there’s a parenting decision to discuss, please present the information and the specific question on OFW.”
Option 4 — When They Accuse, Blame, or Twist
“I don’t engage with accusatory messages. If there’s a child-focused concern you’d like to address, please outline the facts and the request clearly in OFW. I’ll respond once the communication is appropriate.”
Option 5 — When They Try to Control Your Time or Pressure You
“I won’t respond to pressured or time-sensitive messages outside our agreed communication channels. Please send any necessary details through OFW so everything stays documented and clear.”
Why this “Text My Ex” works:
- It’s calm.
- It’s unreactive.
- It avoids JADEing (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain).
- It documents your reasonable behavior.
- It forces them into structure or exposes their refusal to communicate appropriately.
- It reinforces the boundary without escalation.