Seen. The feature you most likely hate and complain about a lot. The feature that makes messaging people slightly more uncomfortable and makes it even harder for introverts to communicate.

At this point, people are trying to avoid it, leaving messages unread till they're ready or installing sketchy browser extensions that promise to eliminate this option. Well, let me tell you something: You're doing it wrong.

Seen is there to make you more honest. Seen is there to show those irritating people that no, your phone wasn't out of battery the last 6 months and no, you didn’t forget to check your profile in 4 years. Seen is there to tell them NO instead of you and Seen is actually doing you a favor. Once you embrace Seen, you’ll love the world it’s dragging you into. World of pure honesty and the unlimited relief that comes with it.

Never have to make up awkward excuses for not coming to parties your college friends throw. Never ever again have to lie about being out of town when someone visits. Never pretend to regret missing that dinner you were invited to. You've seen it, read it and turned it down. Simple as that without any awkwardness involved. Seen is making a statement, seen is fighting for your assertiveness, Seen is your best friend but not the kind of friend you won't reply to messages to.

Don't get me wrong, in a perfect world — people would just learn how to say no and cut awkward conversations and lukewarm relationships once and for all. But until this time comes — more people need to learn appreciating Seen.