I know you have had this person in your life. The guy/gal that just has to tell you their life story. Some of it much too personal for public conversations and yet they are compelled to tell you, and everyone else, all.
Case in point; the person who shuttles me back and forth to the airport. Nice person, very personable, good looking and successful to hear him tell it. Here is what I know. He is married has one child from a prior marriage. He does not think well of the ex, found this out the first time he took me to the airport. He has a very nice house, one he never dreamed he would have, but is having problems with the builder completing the contract, a rental and two cars, one new. He has retirement funds that are doing very well and almost as good as his wife's 401K. He has investments that are doing fairly well. He has extra money he is investing in collectables, sports cards and comics. He fiercely defends his church and is very active in his church.
This is a person who would never be picked to work for the CIA, he can't keep a secret. I have often wondered if his wife would be happy knowing he tells his personal business to strangers.
Now I have a few questions:
What compels a person to tell total strangers very personal information? Are they that trusting or just can't help it? Are they looking for a friend or think so well of the human race that everyone can be trusted?
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