Re: Addiction To Romance Novels

Posted by Julie from SoCal on April 13, 2002 at 19:43:16:

In Reply to: Addiction To Romance Novels posted by Diane 101 on April 12, 2002 at 15:22:43:

: I will admit to knowing people who are addicted to romance novels for the sexual fantasy aspect of the books; and they do try to avoid them at all costs for their own very personal reasons.

: At one time I was addicted to a series of four books that had me so caught up in the story I neglected my duties for a week and a half; and yes I felt guilty about it.

: Whether it be work, food, the internet, television, etc.; too much of anything (especially stuff that's not good for you) is a bad thing.

: I wouldn't take what this author had to say so personally. She is just someone that did something in her life she regrets and she would like to undo it. Whether it be for religious, moral or personal reasons; she has that right.
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But those of us who still enjoy romance novels and don't like being called degenerates for enjoying love scenes also have the right to feel insulted.

Follow Ups:

I Don't Understand Why Everyone Feels Insulted Diane 101 21:50:32 04/13/02 (14)
- Uh, Hello???? Re: I Don't Understand Why Everyone Feels Insulted Anonymoose Author 22:57:59 04/13/02 (13)
  - Re: Uh, Hello???? Re: I Don't Understand Why Everyone Feels Insulted Rosalyn Alsobrook 19:24:00 04/17/02 (6)
    - Re: Uh, Hello???? Re: I Don't Understand Why Everyone Feels Insulted Anonnymoose Author 14:04:28 04/18/02 (5)
      - anonymous-A N O N Y M O U S-anonymous :-) Sorry it couldn't be helped. (nt) Diane 101 11:20:49 04/19/02 (3)
        
        Re: anonymous-A N O N Y M O U S-anonymous :-) Sorry it couldn't be helped. (nt) Anonymoose Author 12:09:33 04/19/02 (2)
        
        Oh! I recognize you now from another post where you talked about nonny etc. You spelled it differently than your earlier post so I thought you were having difficulties. I stand corrected. (blush) Just trying to lighten the mood and get even for Uh Hello. :-) Diane 101 15:35:06 04/20/02 (0)
        
        She's given herself the name so it's clear what posts come from her. And 'cuz it's silly. *g* nt Reyesuela 12:52:39 04/19/02 (0)
      - Re: Uh, Hello???? Re: I Don't Understand Why Everyone Feels Insulted Rosalyn Alsobrook 17:27:57 04/18/02 (0)
  - The Psychological Community: Help! Diane 101 06:26:03 04/14/02 (5)
    - Re: The Psychological Community: Help! SK Heaton 08:29:19 04/14/02 (4)
      - ITA, Sandy. I know a woman who won't read romance novels for the reasons>> Sabrina 10:57:48 04/15/02 (1)
        
        My Last Comment; I Promise Diane 101 11:20:52 04/15/02 (0)
      - Point Taken And Received Diane 101 08:47:43 04/14/02 (1)
        
        Re: Point Taken And Received Cathy Diaz 12:34:47 04/14/02 (0)

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: : I will admit to knowing people who are addicted to romance novels for the sexual fantasy aspect of the books; and they do try to avoid them at all costs for their own very personal reasons. : : At one time I was addicted to a series of four books that had me so caught up in the story I neglected my duties for a week and a half; and yes I felt guilty about it. : : Whether it be work, food, the internet, television, etc.; too much of anything (especially stuff that's not good for you) is a bad thing. : : I wouldn't take what this author had to say so personally. She is just someone that did something in her life she regrets and she would like to undo it. Whether it be for religious, moral or personal reasons; she has that right. : ------------------------------------------------ : But those of us who still enjoy romance novels and don't like being called degenerates for enjoying love scenes also have the right to feel insulted.