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Why so few responses to serious questions?

Submitted by Mature Man on Sun, 21/01/2007 - 10:16. General

I have been a "member" here for a while now and I'm frustrated by what seems to be a lack of response to most posts. Several people post serious, deep questions about relationships, sexual issues, etc. They are literally begging for help and advice!

Am I just not seeing the responses? Or are there actually no people here who CARE enough to respond?

When someone posts, obviously hurt and upset over a lack of response by a partner, or worried that a relationship is falling apart, why are there so few of us who seem to try to offer help?

Am I wasting my time here? Or is my browser simply not showing me all the responses?

Thank you.

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Thank you!

Submitted by mpramage on Sun, 21/01/2007 - 19:40.

Thank you for all the very helpful comments you yourself have contributed. We believe you may have been a comfort and support to many correspondents.
However, you are I am sure aware that there is no obligation for anyone to respond to the postings. The site is a service people may use without any expectation placed upon them.
We think, because people have said so, that simply writing and posting the story of their painful situtations can be calming and even positive for some folk. They know someone is reading it, and often say thanks for that. They are reading of others in difficulties so may feel less alone.
I don't know why more people don't offer opinions, but am often very impressed with the caring and thoughtfulness that is shown in the ones who do contribute, yourself included.

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