The positive effects of gossip

OK. Gossip=bad. Right? Not necessarily.
Talking smack=bad. Yes.
A chat with one of my friends the other night when I was able to tell her that I heard a boy she likes is going to ask her out=exciting for her.
The same friend telling me the boy I'm interested in looks at me like he's in love=new hope and a smile plastered on my face that just won't leave (even though I'm sure it's an exaggeration).
Some rules need exceptions.