The older you get, the more you choose calm over chaos and distance over disrespect. Drama becomes intolerable to you and your peace becomes your top priority. You start surrounding yourself with people who are good for your mental health, heart, and soul.
Get comfortable with awkward silence so you don't accidentally tell people more than they need to know. Privacy is power and protection. Not everyone has your best intersts at heart. Some people talk to you to talk about you and fuck with your business.