Thursday, August 30, 2012

Defending Lauren Conrad – Why Her Positivity Doesn't Deserve an Ounce of Anyone’s Criticism

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I read an article today that Lauren Conrad gave relationship advice to one of her single fans. She basically advised her to not feel sad when attending weddings, showers, and any other events that celebrate a friend’s relationship. Lauren said, “You aren’t missing out. This is what you have to look forward to.” She even said that when a relationship ends, you don’t lose love but you’re given the opportunity to do it all over again.

Not sure about the rest of you, but, as a dating coach, I think this is incredibly positive advice! If they say life is what you make it and attitude is everything, then Lauren’s highlighting the upside of moving on after a break-up and teaching people to look forward to finding love again. In light of how bitter people can become, I think what she said is very, very sweet.

How many times have both men and women attended events centered around a relationship and felt forlorn and lonely if they’re single? Having those emotions is understandable because you want the love you see others are sharing. The hope, though, is that it inspires you to want it so badly for yourself that you hit the next singles event, post a profile online, and get moving on finding your significant other. If you want love, then go get it.

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What I can’t understand is why people left some of the comments about Lauren’s advice that they did. Someone said, “Yawn. Why should we care what she has to say?” Another, “Who cares about her advice…I mean what does she really do?”

I don't understand. How often have we turned to a friend for advice? Maybe the friend isn't a therapist but possesses opinions which we respect. Do we snip at our friend and ask, “What do you really do? Why should I listen to you?” If you’re a nut, maybe. Otherwise, no. Why do this to Lauren? Why throw shade on someone trying to spread positivity?

I don’t care who gives me good advice. I’ll find wisdom in the words of a homeless person. What matters is whether there’s a lesson or another tangible take-away which Lauren definitely provided. In response to the question, “Why should we care?” Well, “we” don’t have to. But, it doesn’t mean that Lauren’s advice isn’t good.

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People jumped on her last week for destroying books in a craft project video where she used them to create a storage space. Folks lost they ever-lovin’ minds like she kicked a puppy. Of course, people snipped, “Who does she think she is? Martha Stewart?”

As an author, I can’t count the ways I wasn’t offended – and not just because my book’s only available in e-Book format either. If I own a book, I will do what I darn well please with it. In fact, I just recently put a book I finished reading on the floor for my bunnies to chew on for a few minutes.

A friend came up with a name for cyber bullies and internet trolls: e-Thugs. For all of the critical e-Thugs, I really hope you're making a positive contribution in some way to balance the negativity you put out there. If someone like Lauren’s positivity is so upsetting, so disconcerting, so traumatic, so appalling, maybe you shouldn’t be on the internet until you’re more emotionally equipped.

Tell me what you think! What are your thoughts on Lauren’s advice?

Until next time…

Shine like Platinum!
Vanessa

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