My Friend is a GOSSIP

by gold Adjo - 19:00:00

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I'm sure you need a friend to confide in, don't we all? However what happens when your friend is a babbler or a tale bearer. I love friends that I easily click with and can have a serious conversation with. I love it when they give me the run down about other people's lives.

I love to be in on the latest news. Who is dating who? Who is getting married? Who is having a baby and with her ex? Who is cheating on who? Who is the best dressed lady in church? Did you see what A wore to the party? Can't you see that brother so and so is in love with that girl in the choir? I bet you also want to be in the know and get all the scopes.

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Curiosity is good so far as it is guarded and not based on envy or jealousy! We all long for that friend who can keep us up to date. Yeah? But how sure are you that that friend isn't telling your story to others? If your friend is so willing to fill you up with everyone's business then be sure she isn't placing your business out there!

There are people who are loveable and fun to be with. You have so much fun with them but, girl you know she can't keep a secret! So why make her your confidant? Know what to share with your friends and what not to share. Let me tell you a story. Here goes:

Jason has a friend who is very loving and caring. He always looks out for Jason's best. They have a circle of friends. Everybody likes John, Jason's friend because he is fun to be with. There is never a dull moment when he is around. He always makes sure that Jason knows everything happening around. He sincerely wishes no one any harm. He can't help it but use what others tell him as examples so people can learn from. There would have been nothing wrong with it if he didn't mention the names of those whose experiences he uses.

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John: I don't think it's right for you to take a loan to pay for your wedding. Why? Because you'll have to start your life together paying more bills than you can handle. Look at Jeremy his marriage is in trouble because he borrowed money from the bank and from friends to have a lavish wedding. Now his salary is barely enough. You know his wife isn't earning much what she earns is almost insignificant. Just the other day he came asking for a loan but I couldn't help him. This issue is affecting their marriage badly. They're always at each others throat.

You see John needn't have given us the name of the person involved and given us all the gory details but he did. Remember his intention is not to disgrace his friend but to give us some good advice. Notice he wasn't even able to help his friend with the loan.

Careful those you share your problems with. You might end up being discussed by others. Have you ever shared a secret with a friend that became public knowledge, let me know in the comment box below.