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Originally Posted by will19
I've notice for myself that there are certain subjects I would talk about; and then I can sense that the other person doesn't feel comfortable with what I'm saying. For an example: yesterday I got talking to this guy at work and I mentioned my family dysfunction. He reacted by saying "yeah" and then changed the subject quickly and completely. For some reason, I think that other people don't feel comfortable hearing complaints about family members. That seems to be the subject (or topic) that makes people the most uncomfortable.
With me, I don't feel comfortable hearing about some family dysfunction. Some I welcome and relate to and others I can't. For me, the most uncomfortable I hear from others is gossiping at the office and health issues along, with end-of-life stories.
Yes I feel guilty at times venting; and especially when others react negatively.
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Yep I agree. And I’ve had the same experience where I tell someone something and they clearly don’t like it so I regret it. In some cases in the past it was so obvious that they were so uncomfortable that I’ve stop mid sentence, apologized, and change the subject quickly. I agree that topics of family dysfunctions, relationship issues, gossip, and death are what make people the most uncomfortable.