Interpersonal relationships?

Question

What are some of the effects the Internet, email, and Instant Messaging have on interpersonal relationships?

Answer 1

One aspect:

We tend to believe that we can be more vindictive and revengeful in an email or IM if we perceive that we won't have to battle our adversaries face to face.

In reality, that attitude only fuels adversarial relationships and enhances the likelihood of personal confrontations.