I wish my ex would read this article. He rarely waits more than a few minutes before replying to a text or email. I receive attacks on my character instead of an answer to a simple question such as what day he wants to reschedule his visit for. I have learned to let my emotions settle and wait to respond to him. It really helps me to be able to communicate with him without attaching any emotions to the correspondence. I recently had a confrontation with a fellow student and she blasted me in anger when I politely asked if she could tone down her social conversations so I could hear the lecture. So many people are on edge and can’t wait for their emotions to settle before reacting.