How do you know when you're reading into what people say too much?

Question

I keep noticing things when this friend of mine speaks me, but people tell me not to read too much into what he says, but they seem to blatant and kind of suspicious to me....

so how do you know if you ARE?

Answer 1

if someone stupid talk too much about you. that means you are perfect. the wise people talk Little but usefull. but if u are stupid u will keep worry about what everyone say. if u are wise. you will take what is good for u even its only one word, can teach for life.

Answer 2

Your first reaction usually the right one, none of your other friends have caused you to feel this way, and from what you say this is a recurring reaction to this person. I would address the issue and nip it in the bud before it begins to grow out of proportion. If you do not bring it to your firend's attention then they will continue to do it and only upset you further.

However it may be possible that your friend has said something iffy once or twice, but the rest of time you may be looking for repetitions without realising it. Don't throw all the supposed incidents at your friend, only the one that started it all.

Answer 3

What sort of things are you noticing, and how many people are telling you this? Is this friend someone you are attracted to? Another thing to watch for is how he handles his end of a conversation. If he gives short & quick responses, then you are probably reading too much into it.

Answer 4

Simple, if what you think youre reading into something sounds stupid or unreal, without any evidence of such, to yourself then chances are youre doing it. But sometimes professionals have to read between the lines to figure out the truth. Try to really listen to what a person has to say instead of what theyre not.

Answer 5

I think maybe you are being a little bit paranoid. Just listen to what people say and if you think they are trying to say something else, then just ask them! you will soon realise if you are just reading into things too much or if infact you are just very intuitive.

Answer 6

well you get too obsessed with the subject matter,maybe you should just discuss whatever it is you have been told and then maybe you can let it go

Answer 7

Listen to your instincts they are there for a reason. You don't have to publicize said knowledge to your friends because they are not listening to theirs.