The thing about opinions is that everybody has one.
Sometimes that is a good thing, and sometimes it isn't. But regardless of it being good or bad, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and should express it if they feel confident enough to do so.
This is something I feel strongly about, and always have done.
You should be proud to share your opinion, especially if it is something you truly believe.

If I wasn't able to share my opinions openly then I wouldn't be able to write the blog posts that I publish on here.

People's opinions are always going to be different, and there will always be somebody who disagrees with yours, but this is a good thing.
Just think of how boring the world would be if we all thought the same way about everything. There would be no exciting conversations or debates and we would all walk around agreeing with each other about everything and not having very much to talk about.

It is good to have your own opinion! Use it to spark an interesting conversation.
You may never agree with the person you are conversing with, but in the end that does that really matter?

The only thing I would say about sharing your opinions is to be careful about how, and where you do it.
A person should never feel victimised, or bullied because of their opinion, but sharing an opinion in the written word, especially if it is a strong opinion, can come across as aggressive and even hurtful to the other person.
Think about what you are writing, and the words that you are using.
Could it be read in a different way to which it is intended?
Perhaps it would come across better if you expressed your opinion in person, rather than in writing, and please, please think very carefully before you share your opinion in an open forum where it could be perceived that you are criticising the person that you are sharing your opinion with.

You should never regret sharing your opinion if it is something that you feel strongly about, and truly believe is valid, but think before you speak.

Some things in life are more important than a difference of opinion.

Is it really worth losing a friendship over?

Missy x