Years ago, in the 50s and 60s, couples would have 8, 9 and sometimes 15 children. These days it is so expensive to take care of a child. I've heard coworkers and women with whom I go to church throw out numbers of $800 to $1000 a month for child care. Plus, you have all kinds of other bills on...
Consider: Whenever a person spreads a rumor or "information", they can't say it exactly how it was said to them. They have to add stuff to it to make it more "interesting." Some people will never admit to this but if you gossip there's a good chance you're a habitual liar as well. I do realize...
...unhappy with life in general? I have seen people complain about the smallest, pettiest things that most people wouldn't let get to them. Do you think people point out everything wrong because it's makes them feel better? Do you think they are unhappy? All perspectives welcome.
Does gossip bother you at all? Do you think gossip is interesting? I think people who gossip are bored, cowardly and have nothing better to do. There is a good chance that the gossiper is lying and exaggerating to make themselves feel better. What do you think?