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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Polly Hudson

Are you an oversharer? Maybe it’s time to rein it in

A young man and woman chatting and relaxing on the couch
‘It’s good to talk – just not too much.’ Photograph: DMP/Getty Images (Posed by models)

A psychologist has – at long last – shared the three signs you’re “overcommunicating” in your relationship. Overcommunicating. This is a somewhat revolutionary concept, as we’re consistently told communication is the key to a successful long-term union. But, whaddaya know? Turns out you can have too much of a good thing.

The revelation, courtesy of Mark Travers PhD, provides much food for thought generally but, more importantly, gives me a chance to utter those three little words you can never say often enough to your partner: told you so.

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