I have 2 coworkers, let’s say Alice and Matilda.  They both have ex’s from their recent past.  Alice I consider an acquaintance and I’m aware she has an ex, but she’s never spoken of him so I leave it at that.  Now Matilda on the other hand I hardly consider an acquaintance, yet I know all about her ex since she announces unsolicited info about him all the time.  I have an Associate in social work which entitles me, not really, to an opinion that someone needs help.