People who live on the east coast, in particular, have a propensity for making frequent criticisms of those who live in rural areas of the United States, particularly in the Midwest.
The fact that everyone in the small town is aware of each other's professional and personal lives is one of the primary complaints that they have.
So, what is it exactly that you've been up to that you don't want other people to know about?
What difference does it make if everyone in your village is aware of it?
You are a human being, and everyone is guilty of doing things that they later wish they hadn't done.
People in small towns are more likely to care about one another and to offer assistance to one another in times of need, in contrast to those who live in large cities, when residents may not give their neighbors a second thought and would rather pass the helpful responsibility on to someone else.
How can you adjust to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city, where people frequently don't even know their near neighbors?
There are instances when you have no idea whether or not the person living next door to you is going through a difficult moment that could take their life.
Just for a moment, pretend that you're struggling with a significant issue but that no one is present to offer support.
That is so encouraging that I don't even know where to start describing it.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that psychotherapy has gained such widespread acceptance in today's culture.
One of my all-time favorite movie scenes is in Crocodile Dundee. It takes place when Mick and Sue are wandering through New York City, and Sue is gushing to Mick about how great her therapist is.
Sue, seeing Mick's "deer in the headlights" attitude, begins to explain why she goes to a psychiatrist by saying the following:
"In order for me to have someone to converse with."
Isn't that what a partner is supposed to help you with?
If you are looking for someone to talk to, there will always be someone around who is willing to listen in a small town; this is something that is so evident that everyone in the town is aware of it.
Even while they might not be able to help, at least you can count on them to listen.
There are many occasions in which all we require is for someone to listen to what we have to say.
It seems silly to pay someone to listen to you when you could just have a chat with a friend about whatever it is you want to talk about in the first place.
There are instances when you absolutely require the assistance of a professional, but there are also plenty of situations in which all you truly require is someone to listen to what you have to say.
How many lives could be altered if someone would just listen, as opposed to going to a costly psychologist whose only counsel comes from a book that tells him how to respond?
Something about that gives off the distinct odor of being generic and insincere to me.
Even while I enjoy the conveniences that may be found in larger cities, I much prefer the warm and friendly attitude that can be found in smaller areas.
People in small towns have a greater propensity to remain in the same family for multiple generations, which gives the town the atmosphere of a second home.
They are familiar with one another's histories, and just like any other family, they argue with one another, make up, and help out when someone else is in need.
