Thursday, July 31, 2008
nosy people
What do you all do about nosy people? Most of the time I'm pretty much an open book. I don't really mind sharing details of my life w/ people, even difficult ones... b/c I feel God gives us experiences so that we may help others here on earth that might be going through similiar difficulties. So, normally "nosy" or otherwise, just curious people don't bother me in the least. There is a girl at my work though that is sooooooo nosy. It has began to drive me crazy! If I'm having a conversation w/ a co-worker she will butt in right in the middle, which obviously means she is eaves-dropping... Or if she hears news about a person, she has to run out and share it w/ everyone that she knows your/whoever's news. I guess w/ the baby this is just making me a little crazier than usual! I don't know how to advert the situation at times though. I feel like I'm on the spot. I don't want to be a smart elec... and I want to be a good Christian example, but I don't want someone else sharing my life w/ others just so she can be "in the know". I do share things w/ other co-workers, and I don't want her to feel "left out" or however that may make her feel, but I also trust those others and know that they don't run off to tell the next 100 people they talk to! I honestly want to say "GET A LIFE and quit talking about mine and everyone else's!" But I also know that's not the response I should have... and feel quite guilty for even thinking that way. Any advice?
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That's a tough one! I think we all struggle a bit with that situation at times in our lives. High school is usually the worst times lol But some people just don't grow up. I think if you just don't get sucked into what she's doing, you are being a good christian! Don't start gossiping with her, etc. Like if she starts to ask you something about another co-worker, I would just say "I don't know, it's really none of my business and I don't like gossip". Almost call her out on it, without being mean about it...kwim?
I don't think "not" telling her anything is being mean. She needs to start wondering why nobody tells her things anymore!
And it never hurts to pray! God will allow things to happen for the better! Tell God how you feel and how it conflicts your every-day life. He will listen, I promise :)
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