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Anonymous asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 2 decades ago

What is considered harassment?

My husbands Aunt keeps sending me messages, threatening me and using profanity, calling me names. I sent her a message and told her to leave me alone, but she just keeps sending them. I was wondering what is considered harassment, and if this is. Because if it is, I would like to take her emails to the police. Any ideas?

Update:

First of all, thanks everyone for all of the answers. There are a lot of good ones. Also I should have mentioned that I have asked my husband to take care of it, and he too told her if she didn't stop we are going to the police. I also told her I would pray to God that he deal with the situation, and she just mocks God and says ha ha, I am still waiting for your husband and God to make me behave. I have a feeling that I will have no choice but go to the police. I hate to do it, but she just won't stop.

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  • 2 decades ago
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    If you have asked her to stop and she continues to do this then yes, it absolutely is harassment. You could take the emails to the police and file charges if you choose to. Maybe it would teach her a lesson and let her know that you are serious about wanting this stupid behavior to stop. Get an order of protection. Whether or not you are actually frightened is beside the point. If she is threatening you and you have the emails they will grant the order and it will state that she cannot contact you at all and if she does she will be arrested.

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    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    What Is Considered Harassment

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I don't believe sending her flowers would be considered harassment. You might have a note on the card that reads 'I'm sorry. Hope we can remain friends'. After that, along with your letter of apology, I don't think I would try anything further. I would think the ball is in her court and she should make the next move if she values the friendship you had before the argument. Everyone makes mistakes and should be forgiven if they ask for forgiveness. It sounds like you have done all you can to repair the damages. I hope she is willing to forgive and to forget. Good luck.

  • 2 decades ago

    That is just sad. Yes it is harrassment. Try deleting them and not reading them. Change your email address if your not truly afraid that she will carry through with the threats.

    If you are truly afraid for your safety you can and should contact the police. There isn't much they will do but write up a report to have on file incase the person goes mental on you. Is it worth it to cause this? I hope you are above all this and don't reciprocate with profanity or abuse. She certainly sounds very unstable. Personally I find if you ignore them they go away. They get tired of the shock value and find something else to pick at.

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    You should bring those messages to the police like you already said.

    That is harassment and if you don't turn her in this will keep happening to you no matter what you say to her it doesn't affect her but the law will.You shouldn't have to take that from her.

  • ?
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    5 years ago

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    No I don't think it is harassment. You were wrong and you just want to let her know that you are sorry. Just send her a small bunch of flowers, nothing big or flashy, keep it humble. I think it is very honorable of you to do so.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    What Is Considered Harrassment

  • 2 decades ago

    If she's threatening you then it is harassment.

  • 2 decades ago

    basically, harassment is any action done by a person against your will... tell your husband first if he can work it out with his aunt... if she is continuously stubborn then it's time the authroities deal with it....

  • 2 decades ago

    If you think you are in danger, then definately go to the police! Take all of your emails, messages, and letters. You might be able to get a restraining order if nothing else!

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