"Hope" you're ok.............

Is it just me or does it get on other people's nerves when someone says this?? I mean,if they're interested enough and genuinely want to know how I am,then take the trouble to ask me and listen when I reply!!!

So, how are you Impala? I hope you're okay :-)

Yes, it can get on my nerves, people flying by one and not taking the time to stop and listen or catch up. It's like they're feeling guilty and trying to assuage their own consciences by "hoping" the other person is okay (like it might be their fault if we're not).

A cynical laugh here...

Reminds me of a Christmas card I got many years ago from someone I thought was a close friend. It said:

"I know many things have happened to you like they have happened to me." It wasn't even signed. Oh, yeah? Doesn't sound like she really cared much, did it?

I think people lead some really busy lives and get in the habit of "making nice" to a point. They ask, but they don't really want to know. I've gotten into the habit of saying "Fine, thank you" and I keep on truckin'.

Here, on PC, it's different. If I'm asked, I tell it like it is. If I ask, I want to know!

Impala, I care and I hope you are okay. If I remember correct you had a friend, that is a girl and you wanted more. But that did not work and she was not very nice to you! So I do think about you. I hope you find someone who treats you as nice as you are!!!!

I know exactly how you feel, some people will say that just so they can get you off their back and not have to worry about pretending to be concerned about your problems. If someone actually cared enough, they would be the ones to help you through it, not "hope" that you'll work through it on your own.