People talk!
Yep, I know, you are totally surprised by this revelation....Or not! I really hope you fall into the "or not" category. I certainly am not surprised that it happens, or shouldn't be-it's almost just expected. Yet, even in that state of expectation, I still get caught unaware at what happens.
Perhaps, even though my own trips around the sun have proven otherwise, I simply expect more. I expect that people will have higher standards. I expect more from people who claim to be well versed and experienced. I expect other people not to be dragged through mud or given a scarlet letter to wear when you talk about them to other people.
I expect that personal issues with or against someone will not be passed on to the next person who mentions their name! (Or the next, and the next, and the next)
***please do not misunderstand, I absolutely think that vetting people is necessary and wise. There are those who definitely are predatory and up to no good. I have had my run ins with this type as well. In fact, almost coupled up with one. I kept our conversations private, but thankfully did share concerns with someone who I have grown to trust. They were able to explain more to me and that helped me make a better decision. Thankfully! ***
I mentioned talking to someone that I trusted. Chat is a great way to get to know people. It hurts my heart and I cringe, however, when people misuse their reputation and high esteem that is given by others to talk badly about another person. No one should have to hear "I have been warned about you" each time they make a new connection.
Honestly I believe we all should have warning labels of some kind. 😂
*doesn't play well with others in the sandbox
*gets hangry because they forget to eat
*has a dry sense of humor or humor that I don't understand because I am not from the same country as them.
And so on....😂😂😂
Let me leave you with MY warning... I state in my profile that I am fiercely protective. I can go from zero to 60 on the "mama bear scale" in no time at all.
And for the love of mud..seriously enough mud slinging! (Mud wrestling, however....) The people others are being "warned about" are PEOPLE....people who live, Breathe, eat and feel. Just like you and me. It is exhausting to have to start new communications by defending yourself!
Put the Burn Book away! didn't you ever watch Mean Girls?
You didn't ACTUALLY think I was going to single people out, did you? Yuck! Doesn't seem like a very ✨ sparkly ✨ thing to do, now does it? 💖
