Is it normal that i don't tell people a lot about myself?

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When I'm having a conversation with someone, whether it's a stranger, co-worker or a classmate, or even one of my friends, when I'm asked about my life, I'm really vague, and try as hard as I can not to go into any details. And if I'm talking with anyone at all, I never mention what's going on in my life.

I think part of this is because I automatically assume that people don't care about what happens in my life, so I don't bother them with it. Another reason is that compared to other people I know, there's really not a lot in my life that's worth mentioning to other people.

is it normal I try to give as little info as I can about myself when I'm talking with other people?

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    It depends on who it is for me. Some people I tell nothing. Some people too much perhaps.

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  • Mando
    11 years ago

    Its important to have some people you are close enough to and can trust to talk to especially when the going gets tough - as it does for everyone. These are people who are good listeners, have insight, aren't judgemental and keep confidences.

    Otherwise I would say you are quite right to keep what you want private about your life private - and not because your life may be lacking in entertainment value to others. Rather, because many people don't care, are snoopy, lack respect, gossip, misinterpret, exagerate, have no boundaries etc. etc. which can come back to be a problem for you.

    As dear old Ann Landers would say to people repeatedly: MYOB (mind your own business). People don't.

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  • Purinsu
    11 years ago

    If i tell alot about myself people think that i am weird but ye i got my unique tastes and all

    But its easyer for people to keep it up with you or get used to you if they know you

    But if you are as weird as me they might not like you xD

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  • KingRabbit
    11 years ago

    I know someone like you. They are very lonely.

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  • Dad
    11 years ago

    How's life going?

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Same here. So, I think you're normal.

    I tried it the other way once and for me it was the fastest way to alienate people and drive them off. The real me is apparently not very likeable, so only two people get to see the real me now, everyone else gets the version they seem to prefer best.

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