8 Hidden Habits of Women Hiding Deep Pain Behind a Mask of Strength, Reveals Psychology
4) You over-explain yourself, even when you don’t need to
When someone is truly confident in how they feel, they state their thoughts and move on. But when there’s a deeper uncertainty lurking beneath the surface, words start piling up.
Studies have found that people who feel emotionally unsettled or insecure tend to over-explain themselves. Not because they need to—but because they’re subconsciously trying to convince themselves, not just others, that what they’re saying makes sense.
You catch yourself justifying simple decisions, over-explaining why you feel a certain way, or giving long-winded answers to questions that don’t really require them.
