u/99891

I started putting my phone on Do Not Disturb from 10 p.m. until the morning because I was tired of waking up to notifications.

A friend tried calling me around midnight last weekend because they wanted someone to talk to after an argument with their partner. I didn't see the missed call until the next morning.

They were upset and said close friends should always be reachable in case something happens. I apologized for missing the call, but I also said I don't think anyone should be expected to be available 24/7.

They said if I cared, I'd make an exception for them.

Now I feel guilty because they were having a rough night, but I also don't want to sleep with my phone making noise all night.

AITH?