Small Town Gossip @senseicat
When I lived in larger cities, I never remember hearing gossip. Everyone is focused on their own lives and conversation is often about work, news, and family.
This past weekend, I was invited to my neighbor's house to meet some of their neighbors. I realized that I have always been very conscious of the types of people that I let into my life. Even those folks, I keep my personal life separate. I have many friends because I am a good listener and empathetic.
I was SO disappointed by this particular group and the only reason I stayed is that my good friend was hosting. Each person spent time asking me question after question like an interrogation. I am very private, but also very polite. I do not delve into peoples lives. If they would like to volunteer information, I listen, but I never ask anything personal.
At the end of the evening, I realized that my dear friend is associated with gossips and it made me distance myself from her as a result. I definitely notice when someone is telling you MAJOR personal details about another friend and see this as a huge RED FLAG.
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It is a big red flag senseicat, this is so sad. I personally am so busy ( retired my busy work ) that I keep to myself actually too much. Maybe people need there own goals and need to focus on there own lives... 🤔
Resteemed 😀
Thank you for your comments and it seems to me that there are some like minded thinkers here. My pool of acquaintances are large, but actual friend pool is a smaller pond.
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