gossip [gos-uhp] noun.
1. idle talk or rumor, esp. about the personal or private affairs of others
And it seems that there's a little bit of Gossip Girl in all of us. According to Gerstein
Bonding with another individual feels pleasurable, even when it is done at the expense of a third party. It is assumed that those who unite in their criticism of a third party are superior to the berated person. "We think that what she did is outrageous. We would never do anything like this to anyone". The false illusion of superiority temporarily elevates the level of self-esteem of the "gossippers"... a way to avoid dealing with their own problems by concentrating on how poorly others solve theirs.
But be careful what you criticise about other people; because your audience might be going through and/or feeling the exact same thing.
Don't be surprised if they'd rather confide in your enemy than you.
Love, Noeline
xox
lol maybe that's true. Sorry I lol at the image! LOVES FOR GOSSIPGIRL. but no, maybe it's also because people don't want to seem self centred. even though they probably are. haha
ReplyDeletei guess it depends who you're talking to, how comfortable you are with them as well.
aha! it told me to type: botoing
ReplyDeleteAHA! oh btw, is that ella quiere song an attempt to keep the spanish language alive in your head? oh boy, we better like, watch veronica mars together dubbed in spanish with subs!