This is well said @battleaxe! Thank You!
If all you do is post your own blogs and don't go out to look and comment on others, then you are missing out. Not only is getting out of your own blog the best way to form relationships with people, but it is also the best way to draw people to your own blog. If they find interacting with you in their comments is rewarding, they may become interested in what you have to say on your blog. It's just that easy.
Getting out there and interacting is an investment. You are investing your time and knowledge in interacting with people. Eventually it will come around and reward you.
Thanks for this reminder b.a. It is well put indeed!