Blabbable Secrets

Went out with some friends I had not seen in a long time. We were sitting around the table catching up on the latest news and sharing with each other what’s been going on in our own lives.

Let me just say that until you have a teenager or get through the teen years with flying colors – you can not make a recommendation as to what somebody else can or should be doing with their teen.

Nothing is more irritating than when a “friend” is quick to jump all over you before you can even finish your point. I didn’t ask you for your opinion. We were all venting about our own situations. It was catch-up time.

Who do you think you are telling me anything. Until the Hospital calls you at 11:30 at night because your kid has been admitted due to severe cutting and drunkenness – Shut Your Mouth. I don’t want to hear from you.

You know that big fat log sticking out of your eye? You better figure out how to pluck it right out and realize that other people have situations different from yours. Keep your mouth shut! Nobody cares what you have to say about it unless they ask for your opinion.

I don’t quite recall asking for your advice. Somebody needs to get you a mirror for your Birthday or for Christmas so you can look at yourself. On second thought.. maybe you look at yourself too much.

Show some willingness to walk a mile in the other person’s shoes or to envision what you might do and how you might handle the situation if it were you. But think about this.. you do not know or understand the situation until and unless you can allow your friend to fully and completely vent and share without judgment.