Dear, don't bore him with trivia or burden him with your past mistakes. The happiest way to deal with a man is never to tell him anything he does not need to know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not bore a man with trivia or your past mistakes. The best way to deal with him is to only tell him what he needs to know.
- In plain terms
- Don't tell a man unnecessary details or past mistakes. Only share what he needs to know.
- What can you take from it?
- Limit sharing on past mistakes with men to avoid burdening them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should you share?
- Does silence help or hurt?
Another view
Open communication is often better for relationships.
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