Real friends online?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by ghj, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. #1
    I have a question.Is it possible or is it a good thing to form good friendships online?I mean for example you might join a forum and become fond of someone because they share your interest and such, or should it be something like 'I know you from your user name and your interest, we might have a lot in common but that's as far as it goes'. Could you become good friends with persons from on forums and so on without actually knowing them face to face?
     
    ghj, Aug 2, 2011 IP
  2. cool_78

    cool_78 Guest

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    Yes it is, I met someone who is now my offline friend via facebook while playing mafiawars there.
     
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  3. whatihave

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    I think it's very possible.

    I think it's important not to try to become best friends to everyone you encounter online but it's certainly possible to establish and maintain real friendships on the internet.
     
    whatihave, Aug 2, 2011 IP
  4. Spoiltdiva

    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    So far I have dated 2 people that I have met online.Also a third friend has become a "phone friend" and she is coming to visit me for a week very soon.So yes online friends can become "real" friends........why not?
     
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  5. ayushi infotech

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    i am also having some real friends in this forum ... i will send PM regularly to my friends sometimes i use gtalk also.it is possible making a friends in online and most of all friends are trusted.
     
    ayushi infotech, Aug 2, 2011 IP
  6. eBusinessiReader

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    It depends on the topic we talk with
    If the talk has been put into some of the benefits.
    We may find it not sincere.


    If we talk with a good attitude.
    Do not expect anything.
    For example, talk about family, pets, encouragement, and religion.
    I think these things, we can expect a lot of sincerity.

    (Make sure they do not have a hidden benefit.)
     
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  7. Youmax

    Youmax Active Member

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    Yeah, building relationship means a lot nowadays, we can be friends :)
     
    Youmax, Aug 2, 2011 IP
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    yeah , i belive the relationship ! sometimes u can also find great friends here .
     
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  9. neo127

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    Its a good habit to make friends rather you make them online or in real life. I have a lot of friends whom I know just about their FB ID but when I need them, they are always eager to help me out and so I am. Thus keeping relations is a really healthy habit.
     
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    it is possible. met 2 of my online's friends last year. They flew from Indonesia and surprise me. In return, i visited them last march. Just be yourself if you want to make friend with others. =)
    Sometime, stranger can be a good friend and they understand us well.
     
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  11. imolly

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    No,I don't think so....
     
    imolly, Aug 4, 2011 IP
  12. awesomenyn

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    For many, it is the only source through which they have friends. and remember that the people with whom we chat online too have a different life of their own with which they have troubles and happiness together. If they find your support helping, you are a good friend. and if not, you can carry on with your life. changing your net friends into a real friend is just the kind of option you have to make personally. dating, roaming, flirting are all entertainment, one question always kicks is that am i the correct person and did i made the correct decision.
     
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    Yes I have some new friends online and they're really very friendly and helpful to me. Why don't online friends can be real? Sometimes they can be the best friend for you too.
     
    wiseman.wiseman05, Aug 6, 2011 IP
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    Making friends online is an interesting thing.  Your confidence can go up if you interact with friends online.  
     
    naciketas, Aug 6, 2011 IP
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    yes I met my husband online
     
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    Yes, why not? especially if the person understands you and shares a lot of common interests on different subjects
     
    Trisha_H, Aug 6, 2011 IP
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    Ya, of course its possible. For that I think, at first you need to add me to your contact list. Am I right?
     
    p.caspian, Aug 7, 2011 IP