Is there anyone in your phone contacts who only seems to text you when they need something? It might be a nice surprise at first when you see their name on your notifications, but then when you read the content of their message, the real reason for them reaching out becomes obvious.

You just know that once you give them what they need, it won’t take long for them to disappear again. If this friendship dynamic rings a bell, you’re most likely dealing with a “textertunist”, and you may not even have realised it!

Is asking for favours by text really that bad? What’s the best way to deal with it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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