Oversharing with Someone I Don't Trust

So there's this person that I talk to. She's an acquaintance, but I don't trust her. I keep reminding myself that whenever I have a conversation with her, I shouldn't overshare. But somehow she makes you feel comfortable with her, and I end up sharing way more about my life than I wanted to. I'm tired of making this mistake. How can I seriously improve this? I know I shouldn't associate with people I don't trust, but this person is a coworker, so the association and interaction is inevitable. Sigh.

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LamontCranston · M

You shouldn't associate with someone you do not trust.

SWUser193 · 22-25, F

@LamontCranston I understand. I don't have a choice though. She's a coworker, so by default, I have to associate with her.

LamontCranston · M

@SWUser193 Make a mental list of subjects you don't want to discuss and avoid them or answer in vague generalities if she broaches them.

SWUser193 · 22-25, F

@LamontCranston Thank you.