I tend to overshare about my personal life at work/college because I want to connect with people. The problem is, it often backfires—people gossip, judge me, or make fun of me. I also realize I’m seeking validation from others, which just makes me feel worse.
I don’t want to completely shut down and seem cold, but I need to learn how to keep boundaries and still be social without oversharing.
Has anyone managed to find a balance between being approachable and not giving away too much? Any tips or scripts for handling this would be appreciated.