Comments on: A Return to Blogging http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/ Overcoming the Quarter-life Crisis Tue, 22 May 2012 02:05:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jenn http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2886 Jenn Mon, 25 May 2009 20:47:09 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2886 I'll be the first to admit that I'm nosy. Sometimes though I enjoy hearing about other people's relationships for the reminder that some things are worth working for, waiting for, fighting for. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m nosy. Sometimes though I enjoy hearing about other people’s relationships for the reminder that some things are worth working for, waiting for, fighting for.

]]> By: Serena http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2885 Serena Mon, 25 May 2009 18:19:09 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2885 I think it's all about what you said...some people want to escape the routine rate race and head over into someone elses world for perhaps insight, advice etc. And others, as you say, find some stories make them feel happy with what they have. Me? I just love to gossip lol I think it’s all about what you said…some people want to escape the routine rate race and head over into someone elses world for perhaps insight, advice etc. And others, as you say, find some stories make them feel happy with what they have. Me? I just love to gossip lol

]]> By: LiLu http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2884 LiLu Mon, 25 May 2009 04:58:34 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2884 I think you're partly right- of course it is partially to escape, to live vicariously through others. Particularly for those of us who are bunned up with the one we love, and no longer in "The Game." BUT, I think the "whys" depend on where you are in life. Are you also on the hunt? You read dating stories to relate, to discuss, to learn. Some of the older and wiser like to preach, to share the lessons they learned while stumbling through The Game, to pass on what they took from it during their time as a pawn. Dating stories appeal to the masses because we all, at one point, live it ourselves, and it is arguably the most important game any of us engage in during our lives- finding a partner is what many people in our society consider to be the key piece to building the foundation for a life. I'm not saying I necessarily agree with this, but it is certainly the most passionate journey any of us take, and one that we can all relate to, no matter what station of life we happen to be at in the current moment. I think you’re partly right- of course it is partially to escape, to live vicariously through others. Particularly for those of us who are bunned up with the one we love, and no longer in “The Game.”

BUT, I think the “whys” depend on where you are in life. Are you also on the hunt? You read dating stories to relate, to discuss, to learn.

Some of the older and wiser like to preach, to share the lessons they learned while stumbling through The Game, to pass on what they took from it during their time as a pawn.

Dating stories appeal to the masses because we all, at one point, live it ourselves, and it is arguably the most important game any of us engage in during our lives- finding a partner is what many people in our society consider to be the key piece to building the foundation for a life. I’m not saying I necessarily agree with this, but it is certainly the most passionate journey any of us take, and one that we can all relate to, no matter what station of life we happen to be at in the current moment.

]]> By: Paula http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2875 Paula Sun, 24 May 2009 15:59:39 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2875 In my case, it's more nosiness than anything else. But in the cases of bad dating stories, I guess it reminds me that everyone else is in, or has been in, the same boat as me at one stage! In my case, it’s more nosiness than anything else. But in the cases of bad dating stories, I guess it reminds me that everyone else is in, or has been in, the same boat as me at one stage!

]]> By: Mel http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2872 Mel Fri, 22 May 2009 21:20:26 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2872 Your right on point. I'm not nosey but if someone wants to share their experiences I'm willing to read. Your right on point. I’m not nosey but if someone wants to share their experiences I’m willing to read.

]]> By: Nelle http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2870 Nelle Fri, 22 May 2009 12:56:26 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2870 Welcome, Kurt! I very much agree with your point. Not only does it feel good to walk in others' shoes for a temporary amount of time, but we can also learn and empathize in similar situations. Welcome, Kurt! I very much agree with your point. Not only does it feel good to walk in others’ shoes for a temporary amount of time, but we can also learn and empathize in similar situations.

]]> By: jen - tsk http://ummnowwhat.com/2009/05/22/a-return-to-blogging/#comment-2869 jen - tsk Fri, 22 May 2009 12:53:01 +0000 http://ummnowwhat.com/?p=732#comment-2869 I'm in complete agreement!! It's like reading a book filled with short stories. I lack the attention span (read: mild ADHD) for long-winded romance novels; so short snippets of peoples lives is perfect for me - and even more perfect that the stories are from other peoples lives...and not just made up to sell books!! I think it also makes you realise that anything really is possible. If you're unhappy with yourself or with your life, reading someone elses escapades might actually make you do something to help yourself. I'm not sure that makes sense (but I get it hehe). xx I’m in complete agreement!! It’s like reading a book filled with short stories. I lack the attention span (read: mild ADHD) for long-winded romance novels; so short snippets of peoples lives is perfect for me - and even more perfect that the stories are from other peoples lives…and not just made up to sell books!!

I think it also makes you realise that anything really is possible. If you’re unhappy with yourself or with your life, reading someone elses escapades might actually make you do something to help yourself. I’m not sure that makes sense (but I get it hehe). xx

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