Friend requests

I often wonder what prompts people to send a friend request. What's the point if they don't then interact? My about Me says to leave a message otherwise I will probably ignore the request. Clearly people don't read it. So, what is the expectation if they don't give some idea of why they want to be a friend &/or don't engage? I deliberately keep my friends list short. If there is only limited contact early, I delete.

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Loretta78 · 46-50, F

I am applauding to this post!! 👏👏
That´s EXACTLY the reason why I delete my friend requests permanently because I am so tired of friend requests when people actually have no interest in interaction.

nowic2 · 61-69, M

@Loretta78 Thank you. I wonder about some peoples idea of friendship. On line it is just too superficial for me. Friendship to me is about knowing someone. Knowing they will be there for & with you long term. Knowing they are trustworthy & loyal. Knowing that it is a mutual, long term connection. That takes time to develop. You don't make good friends in one click.

I hope you can find someone you can trust enough to be the authentic you with.
😊

Loretta78 · 46-50, F

@nowic2 This never won´t happen again.

I have had over the years 6 good online friends, and ALL of them disappeared step by step without saying just goodbye.

The last friend was a very special one. I have lost him three weeks ago - after 6 years of a very closed friendship and daily contact. During all those years we never had any argue or disagreement. We have shared so many things. And even he just disappeared - without saying just goodbye or ANYTHING.

So how can I trust still someone when even 6 years are not enough to know someone?

Well, I agree 100 % with your definition of friendship.

But because of my bad experiences I am not more here to find friends. I am just still here to write some stupid stuff from time to time when I have nothing better to do and to disappear again. 😐