Valoria
The Fly
Hi everyone,
I just joined this forum today after spending much of an afternoon when I should have been cleaning the house transfixed to my computer,
over pictures of the band posted here, particularly those of Adam (and I usually go for dark-haired guys!). I'm also intrigued by the "love" threads--I don't know what that says about me (I've been happily married for 4 years); except that I am equally intrigued by what sort of psychology must be at work to keep a band together for 30 years, and a big part of that equation is (seemingly) deep friendship. Maybe it's because I lacked that deep sort of understanding and friendship as a child (and still lack it as an adult, because eveyone is so busy, has families, etc), that I kind of envy the closeness exhibited, seemingly without inhibition, between the members of U2. Plus, it's not everyday that you see grown men so affectionate with one another, as it's not emphasized as "normal male behavior" in our culture (in America, at least). So, I find their friendships intriguing on a number of levels.
So, I thought I'd introduce myself here. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and getting to know all of you!
Valoria
I just joined this forum today after spending much of an afternoon when I should have been cleaning the house transfixed to my computer,
over pictures of the band posted here, particularly those of Adam (and I usually go for dark-haired guys!). I'm also intrigued by the "love" threads--I don't know what that says about me (I've been happily married for 4 years); except that I am equally intrigued by what sort of psychology must be at work to keep a band together for 30 years, and a big part of that equation is (seemingly) deep friendship. Maybe it's because I lacked that deep sort of understanding and friendship as a child (and still lack it as an adult, because eveyone is so busy, has families, etc), that I kind of envy the closeness exhibited, seemingly without inhibition, between the members of U2. Plus, it's not everyday that you see grown men so affectionate with one another, as it's not emphasized as "normal male behavior" in our culture (in America, at least). So, I find their friendships intriguing on a number of levels. So, I thought I'd introduce myself here. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and getting to know all of you!
Valoria
(and yeah, everyone's lives do get full, but true friends manage to make that stuff and their friendships work side by side). I fully agree with your comments about the band's long-standing friendship, that's one of the things I admire most about them. It's so refreshing to see that, given the typical history most bands find themselves in.
