Misunderstandings

Of course the downside of this great tool the internet is that we can so easily misunderstand one another.
When greetings are given and received in a tone in which they are not meant.
Rushed unclear explanations and reasons for actions are given.
Reassurances made but not accepted due to the tone of voice not being heard.
Denials are made for 'good' reasons, then retracted.

I've just had a very frustrating exchange with a friend on instant messenger, we are both trying not to hurt each others feelings but I've come away feeling very dissatisfied that he doesn't 'get' what I mean. After he logged off I realised that we were both talking and neither of us were stopping and listening to each other. If he had been able to re read the words on the screen like I have just done then hopefully he would realise that all is ok in 'our' world. We're ok. Really.