It may be only from these stories that a culture is developed, most often, a highly sophisticated one but not, maybe, one this is or can be understood by others. This, of course, makes absolutely no difference to the conduct of their affairs. It is only from stories that we can learn because even 'made up' stories refelct the writer or teller of the story. Therefore I am personally interested in your story because I wish to learn, perhaps not only about you but myself. I am not talking about intimate details because stories should be about what you want to tell, not what you don't.
Good stories affect the feelings.