Dayum, not even through my first cup of coffee and I find this one. LOL Of course I gotta add my nickel's worth. I know that there are no sweeping generalities about people and their thought processes. I've met several online friends and some are the people they seem to be while others are, well "adaptable". You know, tell Ya what Ya wanna hear. There are obviously women who have mastered the games men have always played as well as some of us guys who actually have hearts that get beaten up. Having that figured out I'm of the opinion that time and need are the only two indicators of real friends, online or not. When things suddenly change or people get irritated when they're questioned, it's obvious something's amiss. Unfortunately for me, I've seen this happen so many times on here. I've found the pains of wanting someone you can't reach and meeting someone close by who wasn't who they seemed to be. I think the nature of online relationships with their inherent fraile line of communications seem to make some take them as casual or less than casual things. I just try to be me and friends are friends. Respect where it's due and consideration at all times. Unfortunately for me, that holds me all too exposed to the chances of being taken for granted, but then that's life and I'm a big boy. I'd rather be known as a "nice guy" than the ruthless guy who gets all the play. (Didn't my nickel run out already?)



Ohhhh and Jenn Hon, I've never found your thoughts boring in the least. You keep typing and I'll keep reading. I find your posts insightful and honest. Boring is really more my line of expertise. LOL

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