Why Blocking People is (Mostly) Just Cowardly Behavior

Blocking someone, whether you do it or they do it to you, is the ultimate dead end. And yet, chronic blockers complain about how the other person reacts to being blocked. But starting a fire with someone who disagrees with you is not a resolution, it's often your own anger being projected onto them.

Blocking someone online is a powerful tool, but if you wield it like a weapon, you'll end up looking like a manipulative narcissist. Instead, use blocking strategically. Blocking is not a decision to be made lightly, especially if you have any kind of friendship or working relationship with the person in question. Take some time to reflect on what's really going on. Why are you triggered by this person? Is there a way to resolve the conflict? Is there a conflict?

Sometimes the problem isn't with the other person - it's with us. We all have our own insecurities and hang-ups that can cloud our judgment and make us see other people in a negative light. Before you block someone, ask yourself if they've really done something wrong, or if it's your own issues getting in the way. And whatever you do, don't unblock them to leave comments and then block them again. That's immature and pointless.

Confronting our own issues and addressing our negative feelings towards certain people is a lot more empowering than just hitting the block button.