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Spectre128 · 51-55, M
The same does happen for real life friends though, some travel with you for a while and then the path divides, you each have different priorities in your life, different amounts of spare time, etc Sometimes you might just go off on-line chatting too.
WellFrog · 56-60, M
Your experiences mirror so many of my own. And, I should imagine, those of so many here who have known sincere and meaningful connections online. It is an untamed land devoid of rules or even etiquette at times, yet at once a treasure trove of opportunity for paths to cross that otherwise never would have absent online forums.
From my own entree into the web I have established strong friendships (and indeed deeper connections) that, out of necessity or simply the foibles of life getting int he way, slowly became only memories. I recall the days of Yahoo Chat, one of the best ways to find a new friend, and an ideal proving ground for honing the skill of reading people. So often I read right through someone's veil of deceit because we reveal so much in the written that we can hide in spoken conversation.
These days I look upon all online relationships as fleeting at best. Knowing at the outset that, truly, all good things must come to an end does not soften the blow in the least. That is the practical downside to all of this, having to simply let go at some point - and forgive yourself for not being happy about the necessity!
I empathize with you as you reminisce about all of those who once touched your life and are now gone. Personally, I feel that every individual who has profoundly touched my own life without the benefit of ever knowing their company in person still left as indelible an impact on my consciousness as anyone I have known in reality and seen drift out of my life. Hold fast tot he happy memories and allow all of them to have a positive influence on who you are today.
From my own entree into the web I have established strong friendships (and indeed deeper connections) that, out of necessity or simply the foibles of life getting int he way, slowly became only memories. I recall the days of Yahoo Chat, one of the best ways to find a new friend, and an ideal proving ground for honing the skill of reading people. So often I read right through someone's veil of deceit because we reveal so much in the written that we can hide in spoken conversation.
These days I look upon all online relationships as fleeting at best. Knowing at the outset that, truly, all good things must come to an end does not soften the blow in the least. That is the practical downside to all of this, having to simply let go at some point - and forgive yourself for not being happy about the necessity!
I empathize with you as you reminisce about all of those who once touched your life and are now gone. Personally, I feel that every individual who has profoundly touched my own life without the benefit of ever knowing their company in person still left as indelible an impact on my consciousness as anyone I have known in reality and seen drift out of my life. Hold fast tot he happy memories and allow all of them to have a positive influence on who you are today.
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
When I grew up and became an adult nobody was ever allowed to touch me and I was not allowed to show any affection to anyone. Ghosts inhabited my mind. Visions of people touched me.
SW-User
Aww I remember those days of yahoo chat rooms and friends . It was a magnificent time . The internet was still young and innocent 😀
Amor69Fati · 51-55, M
Yeah... Thats how life happens... We move on as they have ... Everything happens for a reason... Just need to find it... 😌
You need to make some new friends lol 👍🏻😂😄
woodyemma2013 · 36-40, F
@bluehead46 to be fair that's what I meant really. Not that I miss those specific people just that I used to have a whole host of online friends and the online world is not the same anymore
@woodyemma2013 ah cool, I don't chat to many people myself to be honest, I do use this site sometimes so post stuff or reply to things myself.
Jonjdw · 46-50, M
It happens in real life also. Life goes on.
DCarey · 46-50, M
You need some Vitamin D.
pillowman · M
Do like them and move on.
So true x