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Certain things really don’t need to be other folks’ business. Too many of us are spilling the tea when it comes to our personal lives. Yes, it’s important to open up at times, but that doesn’t mean you have to tell everyone in your life what’s really going on. Here are some examples of things you might not want to share with other people.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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How much you make
Puff didn’t make the song “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” just for fun. Well, even if he did, you need to keep your lip zipped when it comes to your coins. Why do you feel the need to broadcast how much you make? Do you want people in your life showing up at your door with their hand out? Didn’t think so.
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You sex life
You could be in a Fifty Shades of Grey situation or something a little more low key. No matter what type of sex you’re having, unless someone else is in the sheets with you, don’t bring it up.
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Your partner’s size
Girl, this right here is a HUGE — or little, depending on the size (kidding) — no no. Keep thinking it’s cute to let your friends know how hung or thick your man is, but don’t act too shocked when they try to make a move.
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Deep family issues
Don’t you hate it when your business hits the family telephone and travels to everyone across the country? Just like you wish your cousins and auntie would shut up, you might want to do the same. Unless you have permission, no one needs to know your family business.
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Government information
Anything that has to do with your personal identification doesn’t need to be made public. Who knows why people think it’s ever a good idea to let folks around them know things like their Social Security number. Identity theft is real. These days people don’t need much of an excuse to open an account in your name “by accident.”
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How much you paid for stuff
“Child do you know how much that cost?”
“I paid…”
Stop right there! Even if you want to puff out your chest because you bought something expensive doesn’t mean you should. Those who do, tend to be the ones who end up mysteriously picking up the tab while out on the town, or find a few things missing from their home.
After all, you got it, right?
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Children’s business
Want to come to blows with someone? Bring up their child. Parents are very protective, and rightfully so, of their little ones — which is why you should keep certain things to yourself.
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Past crimes
Put it to you this way: You wouldn’t divulge the fact you were incarcerated willingly to a potential employer (you do need to disclose that), so why do you think it makes sense to tell everyone else? While you can’t erase mistakes from the past, you can learn from them. Yes, it’s great to use your testimony to help others, but it’s not exactly dinner talk that everyone needs to hear.
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Relationship drama
You keep blabbing about how horrible your partner is every time you fight, and yet, you wonder why people always have something to say. Your relationship is your business. Unless you want folks to only see your boo in a negative light, stop running to them when you have problems.
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Passwords/Accounts
It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about your cell phone, no one else needs to know about your passwords and private accounts. Keep thinking you can trust people will all your information.
Don’t believe me, just watch.
