Posted by KellyD on October 21, 2003, at 22:24:36
In reply to Sensitive material, posted by kara lynne on October 21, 2003, at 21:45:18
I have been in your shoes in a similar situation. This cyper-friendship, relationship, whatever it is that develops, is difficult to sustain, or at least it is for me. It has worked for me, like the romantic relationships that are destined to end. Hard and fast in the beginning and then they seem to end. The analysis by your "friend" was rather uncalled for, in my opinion. Some of us feel "everything" and are easily hurt. (yes, we allow those feelings, but it hurts and effects our self esteem, none the less) I think we do need to be careful in using the big wide world of cyberspace to find friends. Knowing that doesn't keep me from still trying. I hope it helped to vent. I wanted to respond as I've been there, a number of us probably have. Not to mention, I've had at least one REALLY bad cyber-relationship. H*ll, I get ignored on this site half the time. Maybe, I lack cyber-developmental skills. I'm sorry your "friend" responded the way they did and you do deserve friends who are loyal and supportive - I'm just not sure how to find new ones on or off line.
Forgive the rambling.
poster:KellyD
thread:271649
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20031020/msgs/271666.html