I agree that, unfortunately, nobody in this world really wants to hear other people's problems, except perhaps really close friends, family members and paid professionals; something my dad told me in on the very infrequent occasions he is starkly honest, even brusque, but dead on the money, and is a fact that is at the back of my mind during almost every conversation I have.
Perhaps this thread can then be a release? It is for me. Since nobody is obliged to read my posts, as they would be obliged to listen nod sympathetically to an actual conversation, those who want to read and offer consolation, comfort, or just company can do, while the rest can skip the post and rant about something else. I wouldn't know if you read it or not, but I assume, statistically somebody is likely to have, so in writing a rant here I'm unloading onto an unknown recipient, I can pretend somebody is listening as I muse aloud (well, online)
I was struck tonight just how much I just needed somebody to listen when I went to the university run listening service, just someone to be there, ask a few questions, nod and look understanding as I talked and talked for almost 2 hours about, essentially the loneliness of my current situation.
For me that's what this thread is, a chance to air my concerns, anxieties or frustrations I would not otherwise be able to air without watching the acquaintances disappear left, right and centre. If it seems I have a lot to vent, it's because I'm going through a lot right now, but know that if the reverse is true, I'm on this thread just being a passive listener (well, reader).
That's how I use this place anyway. Cheaper that a counsellor, less socially damaging than a friend or acquaintance.
Oh, it took so long to write this the conversation moved on. Oh well...
