TMI

People I don't know tend to over share personal details with me. The most recent example occurred this week when a guy (I really can't remember his name) let me know that:

1. He has 4 kids

2. One is from an early relationship when he was a teenager. 

3. His wife has had multiple c-sections. 

4. His wife has a thin uterus wall, thus preventing her from having more kids. 

To be clear, there was no discussion on kids or uteruses prior to this conversation. As a matter if fact, I was quietly enjoying my lunch when he overwhelmed me with visions of his wife's baby oven. 

This isn't the first time this has happened to me. I used to pick up random carpoolers at the Metro bus stop so I could take the HOV lane into downtown Houston. STOP. Read that again: 

I used to pick up random carpoolers at the Metro bus stop so I could take the HOV lane into downtown Houston. 

I can't believe I ever thought this was a good idea. That alone should let you know how horrific traffic is on Highway 290. 

One more side note:  Should we be shocked that Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker is a possible murderer?  We gave him positive feedback and late night fame for killing a guy with a hatchet! I digress...

Anyway, people would get in my car and no sooner than reaching a comfortable cruising speed I would learn about their marital problems, miscarriages and financial woes. 

Maybe people are just desperate to talk. Maybe my large ears make them subconsciously think I am a good listener. Maybe people are crazy. 

I can't be alone here. Have you ever been the victim of an over-sharer?  Please, over share.