The Gossip Disease

 

The Gossip Disease

We’re women. We gossip. When we’re talking about celebrities it’s one thing. When we are talking about each other, it’s a totally different ball game. Too often our workplace, social circle, or even our church becomes a place where gossip divides us. Gossip is a disease. If you’ve ever tried to stop, you would agree with me. For some reason, we allow rumors and secrets come between friendships and family relationships. If you are a victim of gossip you know how it feels to get carried away with a friend. You will be talking about “what you heard” and the conversation gets juicier and juicier before you are both bad mouthing people you either care about or have no business talking about. It can be hard to turn away a gossip queen, especially if you are guilty of it yourself!

Next time you are lured into a gossiping conversation, think about what would happen and how you would feel if the subject of your gossip was standing behind you listening. Better yet, think of a time when you found out people were spreading rumors about you. Don’t let gossip come between us ladies!

Come talk about real issues and healthy friendships in the Women’s Forum…Leave the toxic gossip at the door!

Article written by Elizabeth Renter