tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350594965135670564.post2203312701073222166..comments2023-09-22T04:00:38.068-04:00Comments on Tutu's Two Cents: Friends-- How many do we need?Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164739473838041694noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350594965135670564.post-19658513031574677712011-10-23T19:21:57.681-04:002011-10-23T19:21:57.681-04:00I will admit that there have been times in my life...I will admit that there have been times in my life where my 'virtual' friends were lifesavers to me. Some of them became and stay 'real' life friends as well and have been a huge addition to my life.<br /><br />for those of us ...waving my virtual arm madly...who are shy and rather introverted and, quite honestly, have a limit on the need for interpersonal interaction (ok, I will stop before I come across as too totally weird) it is a grand outlet and way to share interests with others.<br /><br />within limits...I do not think all those folks on Facebook and I are too close. :-)caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350594965135670564.post-51492011269956019782011-10-23T15:42:12.495-04:002011-10-23T15:42:12.495-04:00I agree with Tina; these virtual friends bring us ...I agree with Tina; these virtual friends bring us warmth when we are unable to get out and about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350594965135670564.post-12921573279785869022011-10-23T11:41:40.298-04:002011-10-23T11:41:40.298-04:00Barbara, you are so right in your take on virtual ...Barbara, you are so right in your take on virtual friends. There are people like you, whom I've never physically met, that add so much to my life by dropping by to chat on a regular basis. I think of you as a friendly next door neighbor whose tea kettle is always on the boil, and who will always listen to my latest story, rant, or wishlist.<br /><br />In many ways, I think this building of good virtual relationships is going to be the key to keeping many of us from total isolation as we age and cannot travel or venture out as we used to when we were younger.<br /><br />You know....looks like we have a whole new post topic here. Hope your day goes well, and the sun is a shiny for you as it is for me today.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164739473838041694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350594965135670564.post-78396599439302163992011-10-23T11:32:03.173-04:002011-10-23T11:32:03.173-04:00This is lovely. You're right that friends suc...This is lovely. You're right that friends such as the ones you had the chance to catch up with are the best of all friends. We have friends like that too.<br /><br />Then, for me, there are my virtual friends like you and the other book bloggers I follow. Since I have been a caregiver, I'm relatively isolated, and these virtual friends, I sometimes think, are what keep me sane. There are many times virtual friends fill a great need and I'm grateful for them/you.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.com