To ask what topics are off-limits for you when talking to others, or that you’re more selective about sharing, and why?

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CoralCrab · 15/10/2024 19:46

I’ve been thinking about how certain topics can feel off-limits in conversations, or how we’re more selective about who we discuss them with. Whether it’s money, relationships, politics, or something else, I’m curious - what topics do you avoid bringing up with others, and why? Is it about avoiding conflict, maintaining privacy, or just personal preference?

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forgotmypassagain · 16/10/2024 19:03

LolleePop · 16/10/2024 06:43

I don't talk about my background.
I live, work and socialise in a very middle to upper middle class section of society where everyone has normal extended families that they gather with regularly and holiday homes and second properties that they rent out and excellent salaries and everything in their lives is great.
I'm in this weird twilight world where I'm from a completely dysfunctional background, my extended family remains dysfunctional, my childhood was unhappy and financially deprived, I'm struggling to death with money and struggle to keep a roof over my head let alone have the luxury of a second home, yet everyone I work and socialise with assumes I'm exactly the same as them.
But I'm so obviously not.
I don't tell them I'm not. I fear rejection.

Sounds very Saltburn 😂

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 16/10/2024 19:05

Covid. I don't want to hear how you think it's "just a cold".

Everything else is fair game!

Sethera · 16/10/2024 19:06

The obvious ones that might be contentious - money, politics, religion. Unless I am with someone who I already know shares my outlook.

nOasistickets · 16/10/2024 19:06

My stance on the death penalty, religion, my background (i was brought up quite religiously), politics, brexit and Gaza/israel.

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