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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 734046" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>I have a tendency to tell too much. I rarely have trouble telling someone when something is bothering me, but it does happen. </p><p></p><p>Years ago in the middle of the Difficult Child stuff...yes, I think I talked wayyy too much. It was over the top difficult. This site was very helpful.</p><p></p><p>It kind of hit me like a punch in the mouth when I realized one friend almost enjoyed (that's not exactly right...but close) to hear of all my difficulties. Especially, when she too was having difficulties in her life. It made her feel better. OMG. She accidentally blurted this out one day and then regretted it. I certainly did NOT like knowing that.</p><p></p><p>I've pulled back a little. After all, I figure many people don't need to or want to hear all the details of your life. Even very good stuff might leave a person envious or wondering if you are trying to show off.</p><p></p><p>on the other hand, I have a friend that is tight lipped. She is the one I travel with sometimes that I mentioned in a post here. I've known her MANY years. At times, she is so tight lipped about personal matters, that THIS almost feels awkward. Particularly about anything negative. But, it might be about positive things too. Done excessively (as she can do at times) it can leave you cold.</p><p></p><p>I am trying to be a better listener. I think being a good friend entails this. It has paid off for me with my friends and relatives. We all have so much going on in our lives.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 734046, member: 4152"] I have a tendency to tell too much. I rarely have trouble telling someone when something is bothering me, but it does happen. Years ago in the middle of the Difficult Child stuff...yes, I think I talked wayyy too much. It was over the top difficult. This site was very helpful. It kind of hit me like a punch in the mouth when I realized one friend almost enjoyed (that's not exactly right...but close) to hear of all my difficulties. Especially, when she too was having difficulties in her life. It made her feel better. OMG. She accidentally blurted this out one day and then regretted it. I certainly did NOT like knowing that. I've pulled back a little. After all, I figure many people don't need to or want to hear all the details of your life. Even very good stuff might leave a person envious or wondering if you are trying to show off. on the other hand, I have a friend that is tight lipped. She is the one I travel with sometimes that I mentioned in a post here. I've known her MANY years. At times, she is so tight lipped about personal matters, that THIS almost feels awkward. Particularly about anything negative. But, it might be about positive things too. Done excessively (as she can do at times) it can leave you cold. I am trying to be a better listener. I think being a good friend entails this. It has paid off for me with my friends and relatives. We all have so much going on in our lives. [/QUOTE]
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