Something put in writing,
in email or text message
or in comments,
is forever.
It is meant to be unchanging.
It is meant to be examined.
It is meant to be saved.
This is disastrous
for relationships
if that something is an argument.
Every word typed
in the heat of anger
will be awarded more importance
by the recipient.
They will be looked at
again and again,
given more meaning
with each re-read.
Hurt will be magnified.
And it will last as long
as the message does,
which could possibly be
forever.
If you value the person
or/and the relationship,
argue live,
preferably in person.
Don’t put your grievances in writing
unless you’re okay with severing
that relationship
forever.