Do talk to strangers?
By lazybug
@lazybug (273)
Philippines
June 15, 2011 6:30am CST
I've been starting out discussions regarding my hardship in having a professional growth in this time of my life that I end up getting frustrated. I can't talk about any of those topics to someone I know cause they'll probably screened their answers however here in mylot you get comments from strangers. When I let out my frustrations I talk and talk and talk about what is it I'm frustrated with, what's bugging me, why I'm down and depressed. That's the reason why I keep on making these discussions to voice out what's on my mind, to ease myself. I realize that I have been too harsh on myself that I simply focus on what to do rather than how to do it. That realization occurred because of the comments that were posted on my discussions. Those posts were made by strangers, people I don't know, but by reading their comments I could feel that they understand what I am going through and their advises really means a lot to me, personally. These people are strangers so they don't need to screen their comments they'll just type what pops in their mind after they read a discussion but it feels like I'm talking to my closest friends. So, do talk to strangers and we'll see the impact they'll have on your life.
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9 responses
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
15 Jun 11
Hello Lazybug,
I think it is easier for strangers to speak what's on their mind. If they were real life friends, they could censure their thoughts not to upset you. That's because the friends who know you do care about you and they could be searching for an answer to satisfy you. This would probably be wrong because they don't think pampering you would not bring any help and it could even make things worse.
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@Mirsya (520)
• Indonesia
15 Jun 11
Exactly, sometimes your best friend can be a stranger. This is because a stranger only answers what they're asked. If you ask an opinion to somebody you know, not only an answer, sometimes they judge you too. This is something that I have to avoid. So, instead of asking my friend, I'd rather post it here in mylot.
Enjoy your time here!
Mirsya
@jhoanne26 (12)
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
Nice thought Miss Mirsya (418):) I agree on what you said. sometimes asking advice from someone you know would also take a risk hehe.. Most of the time i have friends who shares what I tell them with my other friends when their not suppose to share it. Argh, that really scares me so most of the time I just keep it to myself ahaha...
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
15 Jun 11
I actually like to talk to strangers. Sometimes, we do learn something from the strangers, especially some wise people. Sometimes, we find similar interest from the strangers that we meet online, such as mylotters here. Sometimes, it's difficult to find some people that I can talk to physically, especially for a work at home mom now.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
16 Jun 11
Believe it or not, I am talking to strangers every single day, and it is funny though. Some of them really sarcastic, and some of them really friendly, you know what, majority of them are friendly I would say. So, maybe a social network site isn't that bad, if everyone are kind enough to help each other.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
16 Jun 11
Hi lazy buy, i can definitely understand how you feel. I go rant about some of my relationship problems over here in MyLot and the response i get gives me great comfort. Because i get new perspective, they give me new directions. Furthermore, i have the comfort of anonymity and this really opens myself up.
I believe we have to accept that people over her in Mylot have developed to form a big family. We might not have seen each other before, but it's great to know that there is someone facing the same things as us out there.
@stormizinhu (6)
• Brazil
16 Jun 11
If you don't talk to them, they will be strangers for ever for you. And even if talk to them, they may remain strangers. And you can be a stranger too!, So, Everyone is stranger, some more, but we're all equal, there's no reason to remain stranger, and yes, it's good to see people sharing their opinion to others strangers.
@sanijas83 (270)
• Latvia
15 Jun 11
I am new to mylot, and until now I have had a good experience. I have been afraid that some situations might occur that someone might comment not really politely. People who reply to my discussions, to the discussions I have commented express kind attitude and their answers are pleasant and encouraging. I feel better when I read some inspiring words even from people here who are strangers to me.
@elida279 (165)
• Bulgaria
15 Jun 11
Hi lazybug. You are absolutely right. I believe the reason for this is that the people who don't know you are not affected by who you are and they give their opinion from their hearts. They can easier put themselves in your shoes just because they are not misguided by feelings. Also when we are talking about the MyLot community I can see there are a lot of people on the same place at the same time and you can receive reply to your question almost immediately. This is very important in occasions when you really need an answer... Fast!!! :)
I feel the same way. I even received the fastest and the best suggestions for my job interview from people here whom I don't know and who changed my life!!! I got the job just because of them and I cannot thank them enough. I am very glad I found MyLot!!!
@sniglet (113)
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15 Jun 11
Hi Lazybug,
I am not talk to strangers anytime.there is no reason for that.if anyone ask address i will give the response if i know.otherwise,i am not.
