I personally say no, there is not. I don't like it when someone consistently discusses other people, even if the information seems neutral. I'm not interested in hearing someone yap about Mr and Mrs Churchgoer going on a trip across another continent. It kind of looks like they're spoiled rich folks. Maybe that's me.
Yes, I know what you mean. I have many experiences like that in my life. You are right not to trust someone like that. They are not necessarily bad, but they will have no regard for your feelings or give you the respect you deserve. If one objects to their conversation, they will turn it around and make us feel worse. Say things like , what are you, jealous?
No, I just don’t feel like hearing about it. I have gone through deep emotional pain in my life, and in that state there are very few that want to help.
If you think of a drowning person, many would want to help save them, but most are not strong enough to do so. A drowning person is fighting for life and they will grab onto anything for help, which may pull the rescuer down with them, which will happen, unless the person is a lifeguard that can bring them to safety.
When I meet someone like that, I wish them the best and I even pray for them, but I set the boundary. They are not at the level of friend, they are reduced to acquaintance.
I can smile and say hi, consider if they have any need I can fill or help them, but there is no way I am opening up and sharing my thoughts as I would a true friend.
Spirits use pain and trauma to isolate us and turn us against God. They plant thoughts in our head that say look at you, no one likes you, you are not good enough, you will always be alone, then the spirits will take you to very dark places.
They way they are stopped is to confront them and say, so what ? I do not live my life by the thoughts and opinions of other people. The life I now live is for the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me. He told me that if I followed Him, everyone would hate me, so I ask you again spirit, so what ?
Then I use the time alone to stay in contemplative prayer, and consider God’s command to love my enemies. I can pour my heart out to God, and He gives me His grace
You are in a spiritual battle. Stick close to mother Mary, she will help us and reveal what we are to do, if we ask. You are not alone, and you don’t have to feel bad about yourself because you don’t want to hear about others world travel
