On an ongoing basis I write about a lot of things that are going on in our lives. This poses some interesting dilemmas in terms of expectation on family and friends.
For instance, we have a lot of very connected and very capable friends and family with great high speed Internet connections that they use very often. Family, Friends and extended family can pretty much see the latest news about what is happening with us instantaneously if they choose to. The danger is they don’t.
Both Sides of the Issue
- They could see it as a failure on our part to call and let them know what is going on personally.
- We see it as a failure for them to even care what is happening in our lives to stop by a website (or subscribe or check a feed).
Anyone have any good solutions?
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2 Comments
Dear William,
Be careful not to judge. Everyone is different, and so is their stress, busyness, & interests.
Some people thrive on the computer & internet. Some people just turn on the computer to play Solitaire as a way to relax before hitting the sack. Some people would love to “surf the internet”, but can’t justify taking the time. Some people just turn on the computer so they can check their e-mail (which is not what you like to do.)
Personally, I would rather see you in person, hug you, see your smile & hear your voice & your laughter. I still try to check here to see your latest post, but sometimes, there are a number that I haven’t seen.
If someone doesn’t check out your website, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t care about YOU.
Love, Mom
Hey, I know. Most of this was geared for other bloggers and not really for our family. I think you understand that. We are all pretty close and don’t have a problem calling each other up and chatting
I think the temptation for some people who spend a lot of time writing their thoughts online is that “hey, if you want to know what’s going on, read the site, I wrote it for a reason.”
I know for myself I tend to use the blogging platform as a catch-all for the people I just haven’t seen or gotten a chance to talk to in awhile.
As for judging, well I do know that everyone isn’t “like me” but since this post was geared for other bloggers, I am suggesting that this can become the norm if they let it. When many of the people you work and partner with live all over the world, calling up, or stopping by isn’t so much of an option.
This post is meant as a warning for those of us who can get so “caught up” in putting so much into our writing that we forget to have real interactions. I think we see eye to eye on that and if anything you have underlined the point of the post.
Love ya.