Trouble forgetting a dispute on social media

[PeriNatureLover]

Hi, I (female) got into a conversation with strangers (male) on social media that escalated unexpectedly. I think it was a misunderstanding where everyone (including me) felt dismissed and unheard. I could have been more sensitive in some ways. They could have been more sensitive in some ways. I guess we all felt defensive.

The thing is, I suddenly felt quite frightened that the whole thing was going to blow up into an enormous pile on. So I very quickly said sorry and left the social media site. I basically cut the conversation dead and left no opportunity for the conversation to improve or for any reconciliation.

It seems like such a trivial thing. Those strangers have probably forgotten about it or will just remember me as another arsehole on the internet. But it has bothered me in a way that is really out of proportion with what happened. I don't want to go back on there and try communicating with them again as I don't know them and don't know if it would really help anyone.

Has anyone else ever found themselves far too bothered by incidents like this? My solution has been to delete all my social media accounts.

Once yes and it turned out I was hormonal.

I must admit I surprised myself at how bothered I was. Then I slept on it and after I came on my period I was fine.

Thank you. Yes, I think I was hormonal as well. I suppose it was that fear that I was about to be dragged into the village square and put in stocks. It left a nasty memory.

Are these people linked to your in-personal life in any way?

Is this group linked to your in person life in any way?

Could you just change user name if you want to fly under the radar?

OP I’m still smarting from two threads on here from at least 7 years ago where I was accused of making things up. I am honest to an annoying fault (just ask my husband who can’t get away with even the mildest white lie-yes DH we’re paying full price for the Safari Park because the twins have had a birthday and no longer qualify as infants!). I feel your pain but it’s just strangers on the internet, they don’t know or understand you.

Thanks Polik. Yes I could use another username. They don't know me personally. I suppose if I keep feeling I wasn't sensitive enough and go back on there and try again, but more sensitively.

Yes you're right Bertiesgal. And I'm glad it's not just me!