[Kayley]

wanted to see if anyone could relate. I pretty much sometimes clam up around people that know me too well or I've known a long time. I'm actually more likely to divulge information and carry a long conversation with a stranger rather than someone I know. I think after a certain point with people i know, i feel like there's just nothing else left to be said so I just get nervous. perhaps it's because in deeper relationships you're called to be more open emotionally..? Hmm..
thoughts?

[Lucretius]

I am notorious for telling people way too much personal information about myself within hours of meeting. However, I've noticed this tends to freak people out a little. In general, I would still say I'm more comfortable talking to friends and family, since they're a little bit more used to my odd brand of honesty.

[Stoic]

I am very much the opposite. I clam up around new people. I could be in a room with, let's say five, other people I know really well and a new person comes in, I won't say a word unless directly asked a question :S...

[Kayley]

Okay yes, in a group situation, I completely am the same way. Whether I know everyone well or not, I'm always nervous and rarely ever talk unless addressed. But even if addressed, I usually give some answer like "i don't know" or something like that, to take the attention off of me.

[JojoGopher]

I share personal details if I am interested in being friends with someone. It's kinda like a test to see how they respond to it. If favorably, I feel it is safe to pursue friendship. If not, I withdraw and maintain a polite and formal attitude with them. Sadly, most people are unnerved by personal expression.

[OrangeAppled]

Sometimes, with people I am not close to, I will divulge what seems to be too personal info. However, for me, it's usually just facts, not feelings, so it doesn't feel personal. Otherwise, I generally feel very awkward with new people.

Online anonymity makes me very open and honest too. I'm much more private and quiet in person. I'll divulge and express a lot more in a forum like this than I do in most other situations. It's kind of weird actually.

[Nomenclature]

I'm like that sometimes, too. There are moments where I just want to let a secret out, so I just tell some random person I'll never see again. And because we'll likely not run into each other after that, I'm not going to fear them judging me nearly as much.

[shygirl]

This sounds a lot like myself as well. Could it be an expectations thing? I mean, I already care so much about my friends... so I kind of worry about impressing them. Most of the strangers I meet, I will never see again... so if I mess up, I won't have to hear about it and feel like an idiot always wondering what they are thinking.

Just my two cents, anyway.

[Aaron]

I'm odd, in that one minute I will be a recluse, hiding from every one, strangers and family, and the next moment I will be bothering people I've never met with questions about where they got their awesome T-shirt. But at least if I am going to ask about someone's shirt, I am genuinely interested in it.

As far as friends/family VS strangers, I would prefer neither. I hate talking to people off the internet and ESPECIALLY my annoying family. The only thing I enjoy talking about my mother about are cars and philosophies and theories of the universe. My mother is asking me if I found anyone I like yet, and I am ignoring her because it is not something I enjoy talking to her about. I guess it depends on the subject matter. Generally, I can talk to my ex-best friend about almost anything, except sex. That would be weird for us I think.

Strangers, if it is a quick question or something, sure. I dont like asking my mother quick questions because they are never quick. She loves to talk.

I just hate talking to people unless it is like this: typed.

[phrancrizo]

I like to talk to strangers that I know I won't ever see again compared to family/friends, unless I feel a REALLY strong connection.