Is there a part of your personality you try to suppress? (Prompt courtesy of: https://thecoffeemonsterzco.com/en-ca/blogs/midnight-blogging/journaling-prompts)
Umm yeah, absolutely and that would be the too friendly, oversharing part.
Why am I too friendly? Because of my Dad. He was always big on being friendly and courteous to others. I remember him often remarking on how friendly others were and how much he appreciated it, whether it was one of our friends or just someone who worked in a store. He’d comment on their big smile, what they said and how nice it is to have friendly people in the world.
Why do I overshare? I have no idea but I do know that I feel the need to justify or explain every decision I make. Okay not every decision, but many of them. And not just to people close to me but even complete strangers.
It took me years to be aware of this and now that I am, I try to hold back in certain circumstances. Not all people are accepting of my friendliness and not everyone wants to hear my stories.
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