"Just Wondering "?

BeccaLou · ‎02-09-2016

Am I asking to much to have people call before six at night ? I have health issues and take naps, we have a ritual of our dinner time, watch the evening news, and them relax with 2 game shows. This fellow that my husband met has a habit of calling at 8;30-9;00pm and I think that is to late sometimes we like to call it a night it we get tired and he calls and interupts our rest, especially mine.. I finally ask him politely to call before 6;00pm and he took an attitude with me, and acted really miffed . I told him that I am ill and need my rest. What's your take.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

There is nothing wrong with your request. If he called again late, I'd consider blocking his number.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

i personally dont find 8:30 or 9pm too late to receive a phone call, but if you let him know that you prefer him not to call after a certain period of time then hopefully he respects your request. if he doesnt, just stop answering the phone OR turn your ringer off. he will then get the message.

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Sheila P-Burg · ‎10-10-2019

@BeccaLou ....... It is your health, your house, your rules. No, you were not out of line. My brother is a morning person and prefers to get up early. He is usually in bed by 8:00 p.m. and has told everyone not to call him after 8:00 unless it is an emergency.

Athome2 · ‎12-08-2010

It’s perfectly reasonable for you to set your own household hours. Our phone ringers go off after 7:00 pm, no guilt or hard feelings, just how we like it

Ladylaughsalot · ‎06-01-2010

You aren't being unreasonable at all. Is he calling your house phone? If so, turn your ringer off at 6:00 p.m. You can check for messages if you're concerned about anyone trying to reach you due to an emergency. If he's calling your cell phone, use the "Do Not Disturb" feature - this allows you to set times you do not wish to receive calls.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

You could unplug the phone when you want to rest - or if it's a cell turn it off. Problem solved.

spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

I agree with the posters, it isn't wrong of you to set the times people can call you especially if you need rest because of an illness. I would never be insulted or offended if anyone I know told me not to call after a certain time. In fact I would want to know.

It irks me when people assume because they are up early or go to sleep late, everyone is on their schedule.