Why do we even try?

What is it that makes us care about whether or not other people care about us? Why should it be so important that other people pay attention to the little things in OUR lives when we decline from doing the same for them? I guess its just base selfishness. Everyone feels like they are the center of attention (or should be) and that the failure to be recognized is a slight on their importance. That's where myspace and facebook come in. Finally, a way to ensure that EVERYONE can see what we are doing and how we are feeling. A self inflicted voyeuristic plea for attention. PLEASE EVERYONE LOOK AT ME!!! And when your new posts or updates go unnoticed... sigh. But really, we are all feeling the same, all wanting to be noticed and have interest taken in us. And no one is exempt, I feel the need just like everyone else, but one has to ask one's self, "Is it really worth it? Does what I do need to be examined? Should I put out the effort to throw my world out there?" The answer, I think, is "Yes". But, do try, all of us, to give some attention to others, show a little interest in the next guy's life.