I can't entertain personal calls, at work; nor can I manage texting either. For some reason, for starters, my network, doesn't go in my kitchen, although it went in the other kitchen, that I worked in. I was the only one, who could get clear reception, in my last kitchen workplace, but this one, no way. And that's OK. I am uber busy, during work hours. And, in some places of work, receiving personal calls/texts/emails during business hours, can hinder career growth, reviews, etc.

When you state she constantly needs space, what is the limitation, imposed? For instance, if it takes me an hour to respond to a text, when not working, it's nice when I am not asked where I was. Usually, the space between contact can involve anything from driving, tending to my kids, even taking a nap. Of course, being someone who likes space, it's also my responsibility, to show consistency in a reply pattern. And, to give, the same level of expectation back in return. It's trust building. And showing respect, that times get busy, trust that there will be reciprocity.