Summer_Twilight wrote:
How do I stop being an open book to people? Generally, I am a people person.
being open does not mean you must spill your guts to people you hardly know.
A) "Too much information" (TMI) is a turn off to a lot of people esp ones you barely know
B) some people might use TMI against you
C) Some people take TMI to mean you've given them permission to comment or make suggestions on your situation (and thus get puzzled and angry when you tell them it's none of their business, esp. if they mean well)
I can't tell you how to be open in other ways- you'll need to experiment and find your groove. But personal info should be shared only with people you know and trust. That way you won't put yourself in the position of asking "how do I handle these situations" in the first place.