People who gossip...

I absolutely HATE gossiping!! I really don't understand the psychology of people who gossip. Words are only conveyed when spoken to the person they concern. There's no point in sharing with others instead of the person directly. The person won't change just because you share it with others, because it's not reaching them. So why do they talk to people around them? If you want someone to change something, you should tell them directly. If you don't have the courage to tell them directly, you should keep those negative thoughts to yourself. Sharing gossip with others only makes those around you feel bad. You're actively spreading negativity and unpleasantness to those around you. Doesn't that sound awful? Wouldn't it be better to share something positive? Something good? That would make the people around you happier. It's the same with social media. People who complain. You know the type. I think a little complaining is fine. If you bottle everything up, you'll eventually break. But then they broadcast the complaints of acquaintances, even friends, best friends, to the entire world. Isn't that pretty messed up? I want to ask the gossips this: Why do you gossip?