A Toxic Habit: Gossiping

 “Gossip is a toxic habit of those with tacky poor character,” they said.

It’s true, but who doesn’t love gossip?

The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them, isn’t it?

It’s easy for people to talk shit about others.

Gossiping around and spreading words.

But have they ever think about that person’s feeling?

Do they even notice that they can actually ruin that person’s life with that filthy mouth of theirs?

They know that the information is not always true,

but it doesn’t wrong to have an assumption, right?

Let’s see from the ‘gossip’s target’ point of view.

What if you’re the person they’re talking shit about?

That shit isn’t even true, and everyone believes it.

You know yourself, and your friend knows you,

but everyone else judges you.

Let me tell you something you may or may not know,

it’s not a pleasant feeling to be judged.

“It doesn’t really bother you unless you let it to do so,” some people said.

What if the person was someone who care about what people think of them?

The gossip can totally ruin their life, kill their reputation.

Gossip is a very cruel thing, don’t you think?

However much we may disapprove it, it’s a very common behavior.

Sometimes, the heart sinks as people hear the words ‘Don’t tell this to anyone.’

Then, here comes another personal matter they’re going to have to pass on to someone else, with the same caveat. What kind of person wouldn’t?

Even your friend can talk shit about you behind your back.

If someone hear gossip about their friend and they do care about the person,

They would find out the truth first so that they won’t misunderstand about their friend. It’s the right thing to do, right?

But, what if they tell others about the gossip?

Can they still be called ‘friend’?

Because in my own experience, I lost my respect for ‘that friend’ of mine.

I would love to know what kind of joy or satisfaction that brings them, so they feel the need to talk shit about their friend.

No, I’m not a perfect friend either.

I used to gossip a lot, but I’ve learned my lesson, you know.

What I’m trying to say is, if you have an issue with someone, talk to them and not about them.

It’s honestly not that hard, and if it is, just shut your mouth.

You shouldn’t be saying those things.

Rumors and gossip are hurtful.

And throwing shade ain't gonna help you shine.

∞

If you can’t say something nice,

Don’t say anything at all

~unknown