Why is better to talk in person

This week, I want to talk about something important because I feel that the world is now more online than offline. I think we've all experienced this at some point – in the heat of the moment, we write a message that we later regret. Modern communication allows us to react instantly, but that can be a problem. Sending someone a nasty message when we're angry or bringing up old issues over text is not only immature but also unhelpful. It won't make things better!

Last week, I got a message from an old friend. We dated for a few months, then we ended it, and that was it. But after a year and a half, she suddenly sent me a message. It wasn't a nice one. She accused me of things that weren't true. It doesn't even matter what she said, but it was clear that her message wasn't meant to clarify things – it was meant to hurt me. I believe that if we had talked face to face, things would have been different. But she chose to express it through a message, and I have to respect that.

Please, next time you feel the urge to send an unpleasant message, take a moment to think. Make sure what you're saying is true. Before you hit send, ask yourself if it would be better to discuss it in person. Although it may be harder, a face-to-face conversation provides a more honest and meaningful solution than a rushed text that can do more harm than good.