In the past, I have often revealed too much in relationships. At the time, I thought it was a good idea to share that particular type of information with the particular individual(s). Afterwards, and sometimes during the release, I realized that it was not a good idea.

After deep thought, I realized that I often divulged sensitive information based on desperation, anxiousness, and/or impulsiveness. Now, I have a strategy. I give myself a few days (or more) to think about sharing the information and the relationship I have with the individual.

If after a few days (or more), I still feel the urge to divulge the same information to the individual, I consider the nature of information, how much information am I willing to share, how much information is the indivdual capable of handling, what do I hope to gain by sharing, how I would feel if it was divulged, how could the information be used against me, and the relationship with the other individual.