Blocking at the first sign of discomfort seems to be the go-to "advice" these days.
Someone sends a message you don’t like? Block.
An ex reaches out? Block.
A friend upsets you? Block.
No conversation, no closure—just an instant digital purge.
AIBU to think that only a complete shit behaves this way? Unless someone is genuinely unsafe to be around, isn’t it just basic human decency to end a relationship—even a brand-new one—with a few words?
How hard is it to type, "Hey, I’m sorry, but I don’t think this is for me," maybe with a brief explanation if appropriate? It takes all of ten seconds and at least gives the other person some clarity.
Blocking—essentially ghosting—is such a cold, cowardly way to cut someone off. It’s one thing if someone is harassing you or being toxic, but using it as a standard exit strategy for every minor discomfort? That’s just shitty behavior.