I can totally understand your point. I wouldn't follow a person who only talks about his problems or troubles either. It's tiresome and even though I love to help and support others, I can't really be a public psychologist. However, I'm old enough to understand that life is a bitch for most people at some point in life, so I have no problem with people talking about their issues and concerns, as long as it doesn't become a 24/7, never ending shitshow. In fact, I encourage people to ventilate and talk about these things, because I'm genuinely interested and I strive to learn and get more knowledge.
As for the embarrassment i don't think anybody will tell you anything like that expect if you say that you stole money from a little kid :P
Well... Kids don't really need money, right? :P
hahaha true true !