Friends should respect each other’s privacy. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to tell when not to tell. We are so used to sharing with our friends almost everything. People sometimes forget that friendship has its boundaries, especially on particular things friends can share. It’s quite a common problem with friends in very close proximities like being flat or housemates. So how do you keep hostilities at bay?

They are too juicy to keep to yourself, but gossips are just plain nasty. It’s said that gossip is a one-way ticket to hell. A bit dramatic, you say? After all you wouldn’t mind if people will say nasty things behind your back, especially if it ain’t true…would you? A decent person will keep a gossip to himself. Friends can share stories, but probably not gossips. You’ll just help it spread faster and cultivate a bad habit. It’s a disease, really.

There are things that are so true, but which you have to keep to yourself anyway. These secrets are entrusted to you because you can be trusted. Secrets should only be between you and the person who shared it with you. No need to let the others into it.

Sharing your frustrations with a friend might unload your own burden. After all ranting is such a cheer-upper. But think how it might affect your friend. If in the process, your friend ends up frustrated as well, then you ought to be ashamed of yourself.

Other things you can’t share with your friends? Hmm… how about your toothbrush, your underwear, and probably not your girlfriend as well.