What does gossip do to relationships?

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Through gossip, people no longer trust each other.

This is a report on the page of the mental health program “Ti yak?” Facebook.

“It seems that by gossiping you can avoid open conflict, although this is not always the case,” they wrote.

Gossip destroys trust between people, leading to broken social relationships, and when people no longer trust each other, group support decreases.

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Additionally, they report that people who are gossiped about may experience a decrease in self-esteem and confidence.

“You should remain compassionate and remember the dignity of others during conversation,” the show reads.