You said, I said, they said

People talk a lot.

I talk a lot.

But how much of those words are really useful in the end? I can't stand making small talk, but I will do it if it opens the door to getting to know someone better. After all, we are a civilized society-surely talking about the weather, professions and food is a safe, non-threatening, non-committal method to take stock of the other party.

But then what next? Why is it so difficult to find people willing to engage in deeper conversations?

Is everyone really so insecure that they fear sharing their thoughts and feelings?

Or is everyone content to remain superficial and safe?

Or do they think that they are TOO in-depth and can't be bothered to engage in conversation with lesser mortals?

Either way, my brain is drying up for lack of solid conversations.

Sighs.