and met them in person and still are close friends after many years?
I met people in person and we have remaid friends fsince 1998, we have visited each other, stayed at each others house and laughed so hard, that I actually pulled a muscle in my back from laughing with them. They are grande and wonderful people. Have you had that experience?
2007-09-30 02:07:24 · 17 answers · asked by slk29406 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I married mine,does that cout?
it's been years and years.
2007-09-30 02:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by min 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I have had short term friendships. No outside contact other then the internet. The Mrs. won't allow it and who can blame her. Some people push the envelope of friendship a tad too much. And when it comes to pushing personal opinions around, then somethings have to end.
I did enjoy the friendships while they lasted, but there are signs that indicate someone is picking up the wrong signals. Someone might want to get a little too close. Do you know what I mean?
So far here at seniors the atmosphere is just right.
2007-09-30 09:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have. There was a group of about 25 people the chatted often on ivillage, and we all got together for a wonderful weekend in St Louis in 1998. We then got together in other locations for the next two years. Most of the group has gone their separate ways, but there are still two very special people that I am close to.
I also made a friend in 1997 from Australia, whom I have never met in person, but we continue to chat on line. She's probably one of my closest friends.
I also met several men that I dated on line, and I met my second (and current) husband online.
2007-10-01 12:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Rahrah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I met a marine online while he was in North Caroline, then Iraq, then back to his home in Ohio. We dated for 4 years but because we did not like each other states( Ohio is not a place for me. I've been leaving in New York for so long)(He hates NewYork and he saids people in New YOrk are rude), we decided to go different way, but we remain friends. We still talk. We have known each other since 2000. He visits often.
I have a lot of friends that I keep in contact still. I have met them online. THey are marvelous people.
I do interrogate well those people before I meet them. I am good at interrogating.
2007-09-30 09:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am actually fairly new to this home computer stuff. Before my brother gave me an old dinosaur computer for home in about 1999, I had only used them at work.
And being as I am quite reticent and shy :) I have not been in any chat rooms to make friends.
It was only after my first Yahoo account was suspended after attack by teenaged trolls, that I actually opened up my email link on my second account here. I am glad that I did, because I have talked to so many wonderful people, a few of which have become firm friends.
We haven't done the "meeting in person" thing as yet...my lack of finances precludes my taking trips out of the country, or even to other provinces. But I am sure that if it is in the cards for me to be able to do this in future, I would be nothing but very tickled to meet my friends face to face, and laugh until I pulled a muscle in my back!
2007-09-30 09:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes. I have a friend I met on line nine years ago. She is especially close in heart. We only met once, but are able to tell each other our hopes and failures. We became grandmas within two years of each other. She has custody of hers. Mine live two states away. She is a wonderful person with a warm heart. I just love her!
2007-09-30 11:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by Granny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have met a couple people on line and like you we had a grand time, even spent thanksgiving together with one. But our lives went in different directions and over time we lost touch with each other. I do have one friend that I have known for years and went thru my divorce and later his divorce helping each other with words... but have never met. He lives in England and I live in USA. We know we will never meet, and what we are , are pen pals. Right now I have a very very special relationship with a gentleman and the day is near, that we will be meeting..We both want to be sure that when we meet, our feelings will still be the same. and that is scary.
2007-09-30 09:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by lynda 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Years ago in a Christian chat that I can no longer find, I met a lady from St. Johns, Newfoundland. They are on the 1/2 hour time zone. A few weeks later, another lady was on line and said something about the time. I asked her if she was in Newfoundland because I knew someone on line there. She asked what her screen name was....GODSROBIN...and she said, "Oh, she's sitting here eating popcorn!" They were room mates. I've kept in touch with Robin since 1994 and have exchanged pictures, stories, etc. I even introduced her to an old retired friend (ex-co-worker)who she still keeps in touch with. Also, a lady I met in an AOL Christian chat drops me a note from time to time...about 3 years now. One lady I met in a Military AOL room met my son...she had 2 jet skis, her hubby was deployed and she didn't want to ride alone. She lived a few blocks from my son and his wife. Now, she lives a few miles from me here in S.E. Va. I've never met her face to face yet, but we talk from time to time in IM. I only met one person face to face so far. He lived around the corner from where I work and stopped in to visit one day. He moved to the west coast a few months later.
2007-09-30 14:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well we just came into the 21st century last July after years of bugging my husband to get the internet. I'm still new to this and just a little hesitant to make personal relationships just yet. I envy your bravery . You sound like you made some keepers for friends.
2007-09-30 17:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by Donna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many, many times, & your next on my list as I hope others here are too.
I want a ride on Goldwing's cycle too! As if that will ever happen.
Happened to have been on a few other sites that he & I have answered on & he is truly a well informed guy.
Most of my on line friends, that have also become friends in person, are ARC volunteers. As have you. Now all we have to do is meet in person. The hills await!
2007-09-30 09:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by dragon 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
hmm - I answered this question but now it's not there...???
The answer is yes. I've met several people online who later I met face to face and we became either close acquaintances or in two instances, close friends.
2007-09-30 15:08:34 · answer #11 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋