i think we need to value communication more in ALL relationships, not just those with a romantic inclination. E.g. i have a good friend that has been through a lot and has some past insecurities from previous friendships, once i made her feel left out unintentionally, she lashed out at the time but later that day we talked about it and both apologised and got closer. I see it more often in cases like this, both people get defensive and instead of talking through it with each other, they complain to others and the tension festers into hate. Communication is key in ALL relationships, work colleagues, classmates, siblings, family, friends. Don’t let something boil inside of you instead of simply talking it through, let them know, it’ll be okay, no one’s perfect.
