Is she happy? That's key. If she's lonely & depressed, this clearly isn't right for her.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Yes, i think she'd depressed. I think she is a legitimate introvert who desires some connections but doesn't know how.
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Replying to @antihero_kate
Social media? I've met some people I really connect with here and then met up with them in real life.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Funny you should mention this. My sisters online friends (from the days of AOL message boards, very long relationships) were absolutely
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Replying to @antihero_kate @HPluckrose
devastated about her death. I'll never forget their outpouring of love and support.
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Replying to @antihero_kate
:) I get a lot of support here. People know me better here too coz I'm being me whilst in real life interactions, a lot of social niceties.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @antihero_kate
When I first came, I didn't mention Dave much & several intelligent, good-looking, kind & funny men I'd connected with asked me out in DM.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @antihero_kate
They didn't really know what I looked like. I've seen studies which show that relationships which begin online last better. Meeting of minds
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Replying to @HPluckrose @antihero_kate
So, I'm a believer in thinking abt people online as real people & real friends. Perhaps you niece could make meaningful connections this way
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Replying to @HPluckrose @antihero_kate
I might have a thread later about online connections but when I say 'people often think...' I won't be talking about you. :)
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More about real-life people who wonder why I spend so much time online particularly academics who get very scathing about superficiality.
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