I think the people that are mostly or completely left off could argue that it’s not actually inevitable. Clearly there is a purpose; you’re right. There is though a difference between people watching, and even imagining what could be going on, and malicious gossip. If people actually waited until they knew someone, or a situation, then AA’s gossip wouldn’t hit so hard. There is something to be said about walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. Our decisions are often influenced by our experiences.
Their time will come, I’m sure. See, to me, the gossip isn’t the problem. We’re humans. There will always be gossip, assumptions, rumors, etc. It’s inescapable. It’s human nature to want to take a look at the lives of others. We’re social creatures, and unfortunately that isn’t always a good thing. But, what’s even more important is how you react to these things. How you choose to respond. Something my father always says is, “life is 10% what happens to you, 90% how you react to it.” That’s something I’ve always lived by, and will continue to live by. Sure, it sucks that people talk. But it’s reality. It’s life. So, rather than sitting and wallowing, complaining, and wishing it wasn’t reality, I find it’s best to get up and make the choice to live anyway. It can’t all be sunshine and rainbows, I think it’s a little ridiculous that people around here seem to expect it to be.