There are people who don't have the need to know certain things about us. We have private stuff in our lives' classified drawers. If people ask us personal questions, we are not obliged to give full answers. Certain disclosures are for a few who can respectfully handle things about who we are and who we once were, what we do and what we did in the past.
We must know when to be quiet. We know which things deserve to be hushed. What spills out of our mouths may eventually be used as daggers for the stabbing of our backs. So-called friends, acquaintances or just plain curious strangers may just turn evil and malicious. It takes wise discernment to know who deserves an honest answer or a 'No comment.' Zipped lips can be at times the best lips.
I agree! In the age of disclosure, discernment about whom to trust about certain details of the fabric of our lives is all the more important.
ReplyDeletevery very true... just like a reminder to my students here in NYC, "keep your comments or personal life to yourself". too much information is no good at all...
ReplyDeleteProblems with spouse, family, money, the past, the medical history, sex, etc... we must resist the urge to disclose these to co-workers, friends, or those who even show sympathy. Only the trusted few should be told.
ReplyDeletebe careful also to friendly foes, back stabbers, plasticity , etc. never will I discuss any private affairs to a co worker or even friends.. the only trusted friend we ever have are family, spouse, and most of all, our Father in heaven, Jesus Christ...:)
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