Hi LiteraryLark I don't know if it's helpful to say "me too" but yes, in this case I can identify.

I have one friend who I wasn't very close with but fond of and all through this pandemic she has whatsapped me daily. I have got used to it - addicted almost. But I worry I am too much - in fact today she didn't WhatsApp me so I held back and gave her space and she hasn't been in touch. I am wondering if she needs space but doesn't like to say.

People here are very sensible when they say ask people if they need space. I wish I could. I am too scared of the answer! I hope you feel braver and think it would be good if you could.

Honestly from my perspective if it's family there is no such thing as too much - I would run over hot coals for any of them. So your brother, your parents, those are special bonds in my opinion. Texting daily isn't too much in those circumstances imo.

I wonder if your parents tuning out in your company is triggering something in you? Like a need to be heard and recognised? Just a thought.