Have you ever wondered why some people explain things way more than needed? It's not about being needy, insecure, or trying to prove something. It's about how often they've been misunderstood before. Their words may have been twisted, their intentions not assumed as good, or leaving things unsaid led to conflict. Over time, they learn that being brief isn't safe. So they explain more. And it's not because they think others are incapable, but because experience taught them that being clear is necessary for feeling secure. They assume what they're saying might be hard to understand because it often... has been. It's like an attempt to reduce the uncertainty, because uncertainty has hurt them. In other words, for them, overexplaining is a scar, not a choice. So please, before thinking, "Just get to the point," maybe ask: What happened to this person that made them feel they had to do this?