Why when I compose a message, the messaging reverts to a different contact?

i tried sending my dad a message but it quickly changed to “Mom” and she received it instead. 2 different phone numbers.

Posted on Oct 16, 2018 7:28 AM

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askbarnabas

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Oct 16, 2018 8:11 AM in response to aaronfrommentor

If they are using the same Apple ID this will happen. Everyone needs to be on their own Apple ID.

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Why when I compose a message, the messaging reverts to a different contact?

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