How do you help your friends on the Internet?

[truegentleman]

I'm talking about how do you help them deal with whatever problems that come up? I am so used to being right there for the people in my life, yet with the friends I have made on the net. it is hard.

I know that I can phone them or e-mail them, but it's not the same. I just feel like I am letting them down.

 

[Pamela]

Not necessarily. I have some wonderful friends on the internet. Although you can't be there....all they really want and need is someone to listen and tell them everything will be okay.

 

[Ambrosious]

Tell them to stop IM-ing me until they cheer up.

Depressed people depress me.

 

[tulip2lipservice]

True sometimes a

phone call or an email is just what a person needs. The whole on line relationships can be very difficult when all you would want is a hug from that friend or romantic interest. Just realize that those that care about you will feel your sincerity and know how much you truly are concerned. Hugs to you for I feel you might need one.

Peace,
Tulip

 

[truegentleman]

I know that

a phone call can make them feel better, but I still wish that I could take her in my arms and protect her from all that's hurting her. I know that I couldn't do that even if I was there, but I could offer something more than a voice on the phone. I just think that right now she needs someone to hold onto her and let her know that it will be ok.




Thanks for the hug, Tulip.

 

[MissTaken]

It is hard.
Having been on both the giving and recieving end of this situation, I can only say, it is hard.

There are times I have wanted to climb through the glass screen and be right there to make the hurts go away. In every instance that I have felt that way, I realize now that even being right there would do only as much good as I can do on teh net or phone.

Love her and be there for her tomorrow.

 

[cybergirly]

Re: I know that

Originally posted by truegentleman
a phone call can make them feel better, but I still wish that I could take her in my arms and protect her from all that's hurting her. I know that I couldn't do that even if I was there, but I could offer something more than a voice on the phone. I just think that right now she needs someone to hold onto her and let her know that it will be ok.

As somone who has been there, I can tell you that just knowing you want to be there, and knowing how much you care helps ALOT.

 

[Pamela]

Love her and be there for her tomorrow.

Beautifully said.

 

[tulip2lipservice]

If you have expressed this to her

the way you just expressed yourself here she knows. It is amazing the connections we form within this forum. So many friends here that have made me feel secure with simply listening and chatting. Again hugs True.

Peace,
Tulip

 

[truegentleman]

Thanks everyone.

I know that everyone is right. I will do the best with what I have to offer her. I know that she knows what I say comes from the heart. I will be there for her in whatever way I can, and she knows that.

 

[MissTaken]

From someone who knows

there are times when the love and concern we feel from our internet friends if more real than that of the people we do get to sit and chat over coffee with.

 

[Purrde Flower]

I talk to several people with problems and I talk to a few about my problems. The best solution I have found even when you don't have any answers is just to listen to them, offer support and make sure they know you are there to listen or even to not listen when they need you.

Most importantly.. MEAN WHAT YOU SAY!