well i think if we don't want folks nosing into our personal business too much, we need to take care with just how much of our business we TELL them. if we are using others as a sounding board and giving details about he said this and i did that then he said......and they then offer their opinions/advice, we opened that door.
so boundaries have to go both ways. it is also ok for others to HAVE and HOLD opinions. remembering they are just that - someone else's opinions. of which we are in no way obligated to put into action. just a hmmmm, i'll keep that in mind, thanks will do. neutral and not further engaging.