10 Seconds
“This isn’t right and I don’t want to be involved.”
When you say, “I don’t think we should talk about them like this,” the conversation pauses.
A few friends leave the chat or change the subject, and you realize that some of them may have felt uncomfortable too but didn’t know how to say it. Later, one friend privately messages you, saying they appreciated you speaking up.
You feel proud for setting a good example and see that sometimes standing up for what’s right can make a positive difference, even if it feels hard at first.
Respect is a key part of a healthy relationship.