In the world of oversharing, men should never discuss certain topics I have a list of things that should always be kept private.
When I look around at all the stuff being discussed and shared currently, I cringe with embarrassment. I’m embarrassed for all of those who share things publicly that make them look clueless, stupid, and worse.
- Past relationships. Whether friendships, family, or a current significant other, you look insecure if you talk negatively about past relationships. If you’ve actually gotten over a relationship, you’re not jaded or mad. You’re not angry or talking trash. Look like the bigger person.
- Gossip. If somebody tells you something in private, do not share it. You should never share somebody else’s dirt or problems.
- Political views. Debating on social media is idiotic. You will never change somebody’s opinion by posting something. You will alienate 50% of the people around you, however.
- Money. Don’t talk about your personal finances. Live below your means, do not spend on high-interest credit cards, and if you can’t afford it, don’t buy it. Identify a want versus a need. Don’t waste money. Use the app Rocket Money. This financial app will help you cancel subscriptions or your bills and manage your money better.
- Where you stick your weiner. It doesn’t matter who you slept with or what you’ve done sexually. It doesn’t matter what positions you’ve done, a real man doesn’t share that kind of stuff publicly or even with his buddies. You look into secure, low class, and young.
- Relationship issues. If you’re having problems with your significant other, do not share this information. It paints a negative view of the significant other and if you want to move the relationship forward, this can compound and impact the situation. Do not air your dirty laundry with anyone.
- Someone else’s family. Do not talk about somebody else’s family in a negative way. When you criticize somebody else’s family, it hits a whole different way. They may be crazy, but keep your mouth shut.
- Insensitive jokes. You need to read the room. Don’t make jokes about something negative or derogatory unless you know 100% who’s in the room. You run the risk of saying something stupid that is hard to pull back or excuse.
- Bad behavior. Don’t discuss anything illegal.
- Acting stupid. This includes social media posts. You never know who is looking at it. Don’t piss off or offend others.
