the Oversharer



My quirky personality traits tend to include over-sharing! There has been numerous occasions when a little over-sharing has landed me into some warm steamy poop! I can't help it if I'm the one that points out the elephant in the room.  My sense of humor and quick witted sarcasm usually has undertones of truth all over it! So in my caring over sharing way here's how to recognize those toxic people in your life and how to get rid of them!

 


No Integrity - People who think it's okay to treat you badly because they believe there are no consequences for their actions.  These people have a complete lack of perception about how what they say, or do, effect other people. If they are aware, then they just don't give a fat rats and probably fit in the narcissistic personality disorder category. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder

Michelle's over-sharing critique  These people are bought into our life to teach us what NOT to accept.  If their jealously, bitterness, insecurities or just plain nastiness doesn't have you running for the door, then RUN FORREST RUN. You do not need these people in your life. You are only there to make them feel better about themselves, not the other way around. 


Non Sharers -  People who wont tell you where they bought that pretty scarf, give you a copy of a family recipe to chocolate brownies, share business contacts bla bla bla and the list goes on.

Michelle's over-sharing critique  These types of people tend to ask lots of questions and have no problems asking you for information, while their minds are constantly ticking away with their own agendas. They typically change the subject, dodge answering direct questions or give vague responses. 'I bought it somewhere in the city I think, I can't remember now'. They can be private, thrifty, people who seem to succeed ALOT.   They go on their overseas holiday every other year but won't share the deals, websites or travel agencies they used. After all, who wouldn't like to  plan a decent family holiday on a budget?  I don't understand these people (that's because I'm an over-sharer). Maybe they feel they have invested so much time and energy planning this for themselves that they have little desire to share the abundance with others. These people are here to teach us what we don't want in relationships.  A friendship, relationship or partnership is about giving and receiving. There needs to be an equal exchange of energy or it upsets the balance.  Stop giving and see what happens.  I bet you find the relationship just slips away never to be seen again. 



Facebook Stalkers - They never 'like' anything. They never comment. They never post,  but they raise their ugly stalker heads if they accidentally drop something in conversation and you're like 'WTF? How did you know?' (oh that's right we're FB friends).  Sometimes they don't even use their own accounts to do it! "OMG" I hear you say. I know, unbelievable isn't it!  They seem to know everything about you but you know very little if anything about whats going on in their life.   They collate information like mini computers and some even use you to start gossip and create drama in your life (gasp). These FB stalkers also THINK they know you.  FYI - No you don't FB Stalkers, you see what I choose to share THAT IS ALL!
 
Michelle's over-sharing critique Sometimes these people also fit in the NON SHARER category.  I know, scary to think they have a foot in both camps.  These people are here to teach us how to use Facebook! RESTRICTED ACCESS PEOPLE.  PUBLIC posts limit what you share with these types of people. Understandably sometimes you may use restricted status because you don't want people at work or school encroaching into your personal life, other times its to just keep the busy bodies out! There is also a DE-FRIEND button. Don't be afraid to use it. 






Last but not least 

Boundary breeches -  Moochers also fit under this category (Someone who always asks for things and favors constantly and will never leave you alone. They will ask for money, rides to places, for you to do simple tasks they could do easily but they think the whole world should cater to them, basically just a leech to everyone around them, a parasite to the community) . Warning - also watch out for the Non sharers and the No Integrity people. These people feel they have a sense of entitlement, take no personal responsibility for their choices or have no boundaries themselves.  All these types of people will encroach on your life taking advantage of your generous giving nature.  Sadly they are usually close friends and family who make the most of putting you in extremely uncomfortable situations where you may feel awkward or embarrassed to have to stand your ground and say NO! Just like that overseas relative who was supposed to crash on your couch for a couple of weeks and is still there three months later.

Michelle's over-sharing critique The takers will continue to take as long as the givers keep on giving.  STOP DOING IT! You will be surprised at how the dynamics of this type of relationship will change when you do.  The Boundary Breeches may just be No Integrity, Narcissistic Personality Disorder types in 'sheep's' clothing.




Do yourself a favor and start to eliminate these toxic people from your life.  Take yourself off the SALE shelf and put up the price tag. You and your time are worth so more, so give it to those that truly value you.




 






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