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Do you ever look to QVC for solace?

house_cat — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:38:35 GMT

I'm basically good right now, I'm healthy, I have a loving family and enough money to live comfortably. Even so, there are some very upsetting circumstances going on in my life that leave me feeling overwhelmed at times.

This morning I turned on QVC to find Rick and Valerie doing the autumn show. I watched the whole show, purchased nothing, but felt comforted by the familiarity of the hosts and the show.

I expect I'll be bombarded by posters who remind me that the hosts are not my friends and QVC is a retail establishment. I assure you, I know that. However, I'm wondering if anyone else here watches sometimes just to escape the realities of everyday life and find some solace in the familiar.

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Coastalcarolina — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:43:39 GMT

Yes @house_cat. I understand. But unfortunately things are changing so much here that I have to cherry pick to find that "comfort zone." I don't see it any differently than someone enjoying their favorite sports channel. To each their own. Have a nice day.

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Laura14 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:45:07 GMT

Whatever brings peace to the storms in your personal life has value and should be respected.

We all have some type of distraction aka hobby or other escape to help us. The kindness of strangers, especially familiar ones, works in all kinds of mediums for all types of situations.

I'm glad you got an hour to yourself. ❤️

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house_cat — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:45:21 GMT

@Coastalcarolina

Agreed. I don't know any of the newer hosts. I only watch when I see one of the old-timers and they are disappearing quickly.

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haddon9 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:46:45 GMT

I'm also healthy, have a loving family and enough to be comfortable.

However life isn't perfect and I have to remind myself that many have it really bad so I am lucky! I have to tell myself this when I feel depression coming on and yes there are times when I put on QVC to drown out negative thoughts.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:46:54 GMT

I have always said I find solace in a good cup of hot tea.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:47:04 GMT

"Do you ever look to QVC for solace?"

My answer is NO.

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Trinity11 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:53:57 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
I'm basically good right now, I'm healthy, I have a loving family and enough money to live comfortably. Even so, there are some very upsetting circumstances going on in my life that leave me feeling overwhelmed at times.

This morning I turned on QVC to find Rick and Valerie doing the autumn show. I watched the whole show, purchased nothing, but felt comforted by the familiarity of the hosts and the show.

I expect I'll be bombarded by posters who remind me that the hosts are not my friends and QVC is a retail establishment. I assure you, I know that. However, I'm wondering if anyone else here watches sometimes just to escape the realities of everyday life and find some solace in the familiar.

Whatever works for you, why not @house_cat ? I understand what you mean about things from the past bringing solace. Been watching more television lately and find myself watching more old movies on TCM . The newer films rarely interest me, so I revert back to films I enjoyed in the past....

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candys mine — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:54:57 GMT

Solace? NO. Distraction Maybe Yes.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:55:23 GMT

@house_cat [[[[[[[[[ ❤️]]]]]]]]]]] yes I do. I love smiling with Rick and Mary they always manage to make me laugh.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:01:11 GMT

No, it would never occur to me to watch a shopping channel for comfort or solace.

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SoCal Bred — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:35:00 GMT

There are times when it's 12:00-1:00a and I cannot sleep, I'll turn on QVC that will put me back to sleep.

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christikate — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:17:54 GMT

Actually yes. My mother passsed 8 years ago and she was an avid QVC fan. I don't watch often but when I do it always reminds me of her!

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on the bay — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:02:11 GMT

@house_cat,

I used to very much, but now not so much though I do look sometimes but now just out of curiosity or if interested in something.

The way even the older comfort hosts use to sell before the manic instructions seems to be gone for the most part.

I used to always watch AM Style, Denim and Co with Carolyn stuff like that and years ago had it on a lot!

I still watch Valerie but only with some hosts and I find her prices really over the top for most things that are later reduced over 50-75% which in my mind is what they should have been in the first place!

Plus they continue to sell things that have dismal reviews so that is a turn off.

I find the forums comforting even though there are some that are annoying or contentious. Maybe it can be comforting because it is something familiar.

Plus there are many here that I like so much, you included @house_cat If it weren't for these, I wouldn't read or post anymore.

Now I am more likely to watch my wild rabbits and birds that come in the morning or night for seeds, talk to or see my kids, or binge a British mystery series. And often I will go down the rabbit hole of watching "The Best of" AGT, BGT, etc.

I'm glad that you found comfort in watching and I agree about watching Valerie and Rick

I actually really do miss the comfort that watching QVC used to most always give me. It was live, comforting and familiar people to watch.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:21:37 GMT

Regular church attendance provides much more solace than a tv channel can.

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GingerHead — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:24:18 GMT

@house_cat

Absolutely, I do at times... there's comfort in familiarity.

Whether you call it solace, distraction, or just a little something that cheers you up.

Getting lost in a fun show with Valerie and Rick while cozying up on the couch with a warm cup of tea can do it for me as well.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:25:25 GMT

I find it uplifting to discuss ways to lessen the discomfort through conversation with family and friends. Other points of view give me something to think about.

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manny2 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:26:25 GMT

It makes perfect sense. Watching a familiar QVC host can evoke a sense of comfort, and familiarity. Especially if you are a longtime viewer.

This is positive and in no way a negative. Enjoy the comfort.

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Goldengate8361 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:27:28 GMT

@house_cat @Yes. Sometimes, you (everyone) just needs a good distraction. That's actually a healthy sign. It can keep you from ruminating or help you snap out of a bad mood. Works much better than watching the news.

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DSD2 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:30:09 GMT

@house_cat Yes, I do as well.

I think @GingerHead put it perfectly: "there's comfort in familiarity". Whether it distracts, cheers up or minimalizes sadness, it's all good.