Jan1305OPSunshine and vino, Murcia Spain5,319 posts
I stay away from CS for increasingly longer periods but whenever I feel really low I log in. It's not what I want to do and I don't understand it at all!
I start by reading the latest threads and say to myself, this is just a visit don't participate, but it's so difficult not to. Everybody seems like old friends even though I don't really know anybody well on CS and have criticised the whole online dating thing in the past.
To everybody who has downloaded new photos during the past couple of months I have been absent, they are great! Especially Cat's!
For me... I know when I was at a critical point, The strong, real, pure people here were a great touchstone, and still are. Connections made are felt, even when we haven't met in person, yet...
I don't call it online dating, lol. There are no dates locally. Mettings, sure. Visits from lovely human being, you bet! Feelings are reality, too. Just reasoning among them that gets foggy soometmes, hehehe.
Sometimes I wish I could stay away for long periods of time. Just can't seem to do it. What I'm trying to say is no matter how often your on friends are made and cared for. Real friends support and love you always. But most importantly when your at that low point they come to you with understanding and compassion to help lift you up again.
We are social creature by nature and all long to belong. Friendships are like gold rear, cherished and a beautiful thing no mater where it comes from. Communities are becoming extinct here in America and this online community of liked minded people is a welcoming place for me.
As for you, I personally miss your input and involvement in the forums when you are absent. You bring a since of reality to this cyber place as well as commonsense and a wonderful way with the written word.
Dear Amiga...we have missed you and I'm glad to see you around. It makes perfect sense. When we need to be lifted...we go to those who we KNOW will provide it. What sense would it make for you to be low and come on here? You know it will fill the part that makes you laugh...and happy.
Hi, I come back daily, not when I'm low, but because I'm pathetic and have no life! And am a smartass! Actually find it wonderful outlet without having to go to a bar, which I don't do..People are great here, it's like being in this little neighborhood, at tiems very comforting...Sitting here alone, turn on the computer and WALA! instant friends
I think Cat has a wonderful, warm and beautiful smile but of course being male and she is female I find myself having ulterior motives, lol. I am addicted to CS plain and simple. I have so many friends here. I collect friends. I am not sure how many I have bagged now, lol. I love collecting people and things. Sometimes it is good to dust off a friend and see how they are doing.
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I start by reading the latest threads and say to myself, this is just a visit don't participate, but it's so difficult not to. Everybody seems like old friends even though I don't really know anybody well on CS and have criticised the whole online dating thing in the past.
To everybody who has downloaded new photos during the past couple of months I have been absent, they are great! Especially Cat's!