Real life friends vs online friends

[~ True Legend ~]

Which do you prefer and why?

I prefer both in different ways. Of course I'm closer to my IRL friends though. But I like having intellectual debates in a structured way.

 

[Debashis]

I feel online friends are better since somehow distance impacts friendship in real life but not in the online life.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I feel online friends are better since somehow distance impacts friendship in real life but not in the online life.

Really? I don't think distance impacts RL friends if you've been friends for a long time or you're very close

 

[Cory]

Online friends are nice because you can chat with them every time they're on the computer, offline friends are nice because you can physically connect with them and do things together because of it.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

Online friends are nice because you can chat with them every time they're on the computer, offline friends are nice because you can physically connect with them and do things together because of it.

State the obvious haha

For me a good friend is one you can not see often and still feel the connection <3

 

[Ravenfreak]

Honestly I prefer online friends, though I don't mind having a few close in real life friends to go and hang out with. I'm super introverted, so going out in public can freak me out sometimes. I also don't like to have visitors every once in a while too, so talking to my online friends is good enough when I'm in this state of mind.

 

[Debashis]

Really? I don't think distance impacts RL friends if you've been friends for a long time or you're very close

Yeah it won't impact if you've got the real ones in life. This is another way to know if they're your true friends.

 

[Debashis]

State the obvious haha

For me a good friend is one you can not see often and still feel the connection <3

True.. those are the real gems in life❤️

 

[Debashis]

Honestly I prefer online friends, though I don't mind having a few close in real life friends to go and hang out with. I'm super introverted, so going out in public can freak me out sometimes. I also don't like to have visitors every once in a while too, so talking to my online friends is good enough when I'm in this state of mind.

I'm an Introvert too but if I'm really close to a friend, I won't mind visiting him/her or even have them visit me. 😊

Also, the inteovertedness won't be there when you are with them. You'll be basically into them and so the public around you won't really bother you.

 

[Cory]

Also, the inteovertedness won't be there when you are with them.

That's how I am. I am pretty reserved around people I'm not familiar with, but with people who I've gotten to know I'm basically an extrovert.

 

[Debashis]

That's how I am. I am pretty reserved around people I'm not familiar with, but with people who I've gotten to know I'm basically an extrovert.

Hehe introverts are basically extroverts when they are with their real ones 😊

 

[Empire]

Easy, I do not have real-life friends Just online people. Most of the time we are at home on our PC more so than being out. Plus I'm always moving around.

 

[Heatman]

Which do you prefer and why?

I prefer both in different ways. Of course I'm closer to my IRL friends though. But I like having intellectual debates in a structured way.

I actually have both of them. It all depends on the kind of person you have as your friends that's going determine if it's going to be a good relationship or not.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I actually have both of them. It all depends on the kind of person you have as your friends that's going determine if it's going to be a good relationship or not.

It’s true - common values are key. Feeling like you can relate to each other and be your true self around them

 

[Senkusha]

Which do you prefer and why?

I prefer both in different ways. Of course I'm closer to my IRL friends though. But I like having intellectual debates in a structured way.

I wish I had real life friends, unfortunately, it's so difficult to find people who share similar interests in the real world that aren't always "too busy". I get that. I'm very busy. I however, enjoy my online friends too. They are very convienent, and usually just a post away if I need somebody to talk to.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I wish I had real life friends, unfortunately, it's so difficult to find people who share similar interests in the real world that aren't always "too busy". I get that. I'm very busy. I however, enjoy my online friends too. They are very convienent, and usually just a post away if I need somebody to talk to.

I agree about online friends. It’s convenient.
I’m glad to say I have good RL friends too though. I’d say both are important !

 

[MrDawn]

I don't have many real life friends at all. Most people I get along with are online. I prefer the online barrier because it provides me with the space I want.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I don't have many real life friends at all. Most people I get along with are online. I prefer the online barrier because it provides me with the space I want.

And convenience too.
I have close friends and not so close friends IRL and a few online friends - some are nice and some aren't who you think they are, but hey... such is life

 

[Reverie]

I have quite a few people I consider to be friends in real life. I'm close to several as well, but all in different ways. Some know a lot of my personal life, some know only what I share with them. I have 2 people that know most everything about me, but several others in my circle that I can talk to when I need a different person.

Online I've joined some amazing communities and formed a pretty great group of friends. Some are no longer online, but I still can text and talk to about things. For a time the online world was my only go to, and for that I'll always appreciate the online world generally. It's sometimes nice to be able to be slightly anonymous and talk to people about what's going on in your day to day life.