Online Relationships

[~Deb~]

Ok..gonna open up a can of worms!!
I'm sure each of you..have developed relationships online..If you are anything like me. I'm not talking about relationships, as in romantic.(although i'm sure many of you have had that experience too) I'm talking about..true connections..the kind..that you just know..if you were closer in proximity to that person..you'd have a really good friendship with them. Some people..who aren't really chatters..don't get it. I've made some extremely wonderful connections here..and i'm not about to list them..because I know I will forget someone...and offend them..and that's not my intention here....What i'm wondering is..does anyone have ANY clue..how this is possible...with just words on a screen?

I've tested this theory a few times...i've met people in person..that i've chatted with..and for the most part..I have to say..the connections I share with people online..is the same..offline..*scratching her head*

Someone???..Anyone???...any thoughts on this?...i'd like to hear them....

[~lily~]

I have developed some wonderful online relationships with people..some i've met...most i've not...
Like you Deb..Briar..and Jeep Jeep...we've become close here and taken it real life..i value those freindships very much

There are so many more i'd like to meet real time..and one never knows what the future holds...

but i do know..that there have been times when i've been very low..and many of you have been there with a shoulder and some great advice..and in the same token..have shared some of my greatest joys..

So what i'm trying to say..is
if they don't like it..or get it..tough..it works for me!

[ButterflyKisses]

Deb...You know I have been chatting for yrs...And I have had a romantic relationship...*Looks over at Rhyno*...But as far as chatting and feeling for the people you get to know and love....Most long time chatters....They share their world...Their lives...Their pain and their laughter....I know I met some incredible people online.....Some in person like yourself...Some not....But threw the typing...the words that your reading upon the screen...These are words from the mind and heart of a person....Their body is there behind the screen but their mind...thoughts....heart...and friendship is there with you....I know for one...I have shared somethings with people that I trust on here more then I have with friends that visit my home....I guess....All in all....The computer is another way for each of us to express ourselves....To communicate....And isn't communication something that actually brings us together...One thing that you need in any relationship is communication...And this is just another way for us to do it...By the way....Thank you....For being such a good friend....Don't say that to often....Thought I would take the opportunity to do so.....*HUGS*

[~sweet~]

I have been here chatting for two years. I have made a few nice friends in here some are more special than some of the others. I have a hard time making friends ......it's hard for me to open up. Sometimes when you make a friend in here they use what they know about you against you. But I have the most wonderfulest friend I could ever have in here. There are so many good things I could say about him. I would just bore many of you [img]smile.gif[/img] . He is my rock, my confidant and my best friend. I must tell you being my friend is a hard thing to do at times. He seems to know just what to say to me everytime. He makes me smile. He knows the real sweet [img]redface.gif[/img] .He has seen me at my best and at my worst. But he has stayed with me through thick and thin. I am so very fortunate for his friendship. Most of you know who he is [img]wink.gif[/img] . Again i'm the lucky one [img]smile.gif[/img]

[~lily~]

Yeah we do!! L*
he's gonna make me wear a very bad thing on my chat name really soon i think * [img]confused.gif[/img]

Can i pick on him till then?? L*

[~Deb~]

*steals a tissue from Bri's padded bra and blow*...Ahh Bri!! That was beaautiful!!.and just what I wanted on this post..a little heart felt convo...and a little..discussion on a topic i'm sure we are all asked about when we tell people we are chatters..*S*

Annnnyhow!!..*whispers*..love ya Bri..*tucks the tissue back in the bra*..Thanks..for your support..*L*

[~Deb~]

OOPS!!..*slaps her forhead*..SWEET!!!..I forgot to post ya hon...*wonders where her head is this morning*..*L*...*looking around for your best friend*..WHO IS IT?...*giggles*..Oh yeah!!..Don't all of us wish...we could boast God was our best friend..*L*..Your a lucky woman!!..*whispers*..and Sean's ok too in my books..*wink*

[~sweet~]

One more thing .....you two ladies are the best. You both have time to listen to me. I appreciate that very much. It would be an honor to meet you both. *HUGS* you both and leaves...... [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Briii]

I have been chatting for approximately 7 years now. Wow... thinking back, that is a long time. I have had my share of experiences with chatting. Some have been horrible, some have been great, but through it all, I've learnt a lot. I have gained some very valuable friendships here at the Partyhouse. I have several people that mean the world to me, even though I have never met them in person. The strange thing is, I feel like I have known them for ages, because we share so many thoughts, and experiences and feelings. I hope someday I can meet the people that I really have grown to care so much about. Like Deb, I don't want to put names here, because I wouldn't want to accidently forget anyone. I have been able to come online and talk to someone that has made me feel better when I've been down, and I've also been that shoulder for others when they need someone to talk to. I value that. People who don't chat on the computer can't possibly understand that. I know, however, you all DO understand and I love each and every one of you. Thanks for being there for me when I've come to you. Yes... this is kind of mushy, but hey, its not often we get the opportunity to talk about this subject. Its usually about BK's monster dildo. *EG* hehe... Love ya BK.
*hugs to all who read this*

[~lily~]

*runs for tissue*