This has happened to me and I assume most people have experienced this (some more than others). When I do feel this way, I think I am currently doing a better job analyzing why I feel this way. Was it because I am defensive or hurt about the feedback? Was it because they can't handle stress because of their own fragile state so, for their sake, they shouldn't be told? I credit my faith with helping me be less defensive and more compassionate about how my words are effecting others. I credit my MH medications with helping me be less impulsive (ie--I am doing a better job of thinking before I speak and am able to keep more of my thoughts completely to myself). I still have days where I can be too talkative but I am not as talkative as I used to be. . Also, I think some people are just better "sounding boards" than others--it is a talent they have but I now try to be more careful about taking advantage of this talent of theirs.