I've got this problem too.
I can see personal messages, but they've been the same for at least 2 months [my contacts say they've changed their personal message at least several times].
I'm using Windows Live 8.0 build 0812.00 and ZoneAlarm security suite.
A few months back I used a zone alam / msn fix because my display pics werent loading. Ever since then everything works perfectly except the personal messages!
Is there a quick fix anywhere?
Thanks