Nakia Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't mean that you've met IRL necessarily. I am talking about a friend that you talk on the phone with, exchange emails with, etc. Someone who knows some of what is going on in your life and that you can call when things get rough or you just feel like talking. If you've met them IRL, that's a bonus! I'm just curious. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, there are a few people here that meet the criteria. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 :crying: No. I have no friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 yes. They have been friends in every real sense of the word, and helped me through many things I never mention on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't mean that you've met IRL necessarily. I am talking about a friend that you talk on the phone with, exchange emails with, etc. Someone who knows some of what is going on in your life and that you can call when things get rough or you just feel like talking. If you've met them IRL, that's a bonus! I'm just curious. :D Yes. There are several here that I commune with regularly albeit virtually. I would call them friends any day of the week. If I ever win the lottery, I'm flying us all to the Bahamas for a hellagood vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes. I have a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, I do. We haven't met IRL because we live 3000 miles apart, but we talk almost daily. We exchange photos, snail mail and have even borrowed curriculum from each other. On my darkest days I know she'll "be there" for me. I'm very blessed to have made such a friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 From this forum, not yet. Well, there is one person from here who reads my blog more or less regularly & comments, and I read/comment on hers. So, in time, maybe she & I would be friends. So far just blog buddies. Other than that I've not been around here long enough (or active enough in that time here) to really forge any friendships, though I enjoy you guys quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, I have one person who I've known for 20+ years (i.e., before the Internet!), and a couple that I've met from this board who I consider IRL friends now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not from this board. I do have a couple of studio owner friends that I talk business with. I dont really have a hsing mama friend yet. I did just get started and I have only been on Tue boars for a few months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Absolutely :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not from this forum :( sniff sniff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not from this forum :( sniff sniff Me, neither. What was that old kids' song? Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, guess I'll go eat worms, big fat juicy worms or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes. A few I have met IRL. You've met tons of us in real life:D You are the one who introduced me and I'm sure many others to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Yup! :) Edited October 12, 2011 by missmoe I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, a few. I met one on another hs'ing board but we both added the WTM board to our daily visits quite a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I meet several a couple of years ago at the Peace Hill Press conference and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately I don't have a "real life" relationship with anyone, which I find unfortunate. There are a couple I'm pretty sure we'd really get along well. Maybe I could just be a stalker... LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't mean that you've met IRL necessarily. I am talking about a friend that you talk on the phone with, exchange emails with, etc. Someone who knows some of what is going on in your life and that you can call when things get rough or you just feel like talking. If you've met them IRL, that's a bonus! I'm just curious. :D Wanna a friend? :D While I have exchanged some kind emails with people, etc -- no, I don't have any deep friendships with people on the board (unless I know they are local people I know in real life). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 No. I imagine it takes quite some time to build up a rapport with individual members. There are so many members here and it can be quite difficult to keep track of even those who post regularly. Then, of course, I guess you have to have something in common. It would be nice to have a friend from here one day, though. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, there is one member who I have met irl a number of times and who I regularly exchange emails with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes. There are several here that I commune with regularly albeit virtually. I would call them friends any day of the week. If I ever win the lottery, I'm flying us all to the Bahamas for a hellagood vacation. Ooh, ooh, ooh I wanna be your friend. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 yeppers. But I like lots of friends so I'll take/make more K2B. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 yup! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Me, neither. What was that old kids' song? Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, guess I'll go eat worms, big fat juicy worms or something like that. This is what popped into my mind while I was reading this thread. I only have 2 kinda mom friends that homeschool (and I have met them through homeschool activities) I am a lone wolf in my circle of friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) I do. Edited October 12, 2011 by Osmosis Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes. She doesn't post here often. She and I knew each other before the boards, do birthday parties together, and swap sons once in a while. We live over an hour apart so we don't see each other as often as we used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 No. :glare: But, I'd be open to it. I know some homeschoolers IRL, but not many. I don't think I've been a member long enough or post regularly enough for it right now though. Maybe in the future! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I am the most fortunate woman indeed. Having been on this forum since days of yore, I have made a number of friends. I have met some IRL; there are others with whom I have had regular phone conversations or frequent email or snail mail exchanges. One of these days I would like to do a WTM road trip, an opportunity to visit boardie friends. I once joked that after my son left for college, I would become the on-the-road math tutor. Hasn't happened yet. ;) But one wonders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, and I'm thankful for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have a "virtual" friend from here and one IRL friend here. The IRL friend and I try to get together as often as possible and just chill out! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, one person. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't mean that you've met IRL necessarily. I am talking about a friend that you talk on the phone with, exchange emails with, etc. Someone who knows some of what is going on in your life and that you can call when things get rough or you just feel like talking. If you've met them IRL, that's a bonus! I'm just curious. :D Um,...yeah....YOU! ;) and Negin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamajo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 The older I get the harder it seems to forge deep relationships. People are so busy with family, work, or homeschooling. A lot of posters who replied yes have over 20,000 posts! I got a long way to go to earn friendship:sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 A lot of posters who replied yes have over 20,000 posts! When Jean in Newcastle was offline during a 5-day Bible camp, my kids urged me to post enough while she was gone to surpass her post count. They are so competitive on my behalf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 The older I get the harder it seems to forge deep relationships. People are so busy with family, work, or homeschooling. A lot of posters who replied yes have over 20,000 posts! I got a long way to go to earn friendship:sad: :grouphug: I don't have many posts on this forum and I have only been here a year. I don't know a lot of the personalities really well yet. I am getting there, but it takes time. And I expect no one really knows me very well, either. But on another forum, I have been there for 8+ years and have almost 20,000 posts. I know the women there and they know me and wow! The friendships I have made have been amazing! It takes time. It isn't actually earned. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 When I joined, I never thought I'd connect with anyone for several reasons. The big one is that I don't post half the things I would like to because I can't post anything personal or too identifying right now -- or at least I try not to. But without meaning to, I've emailed or private messaged with several wonderful people here. And I even met someone IRL that is on here (but I had never seen her post before). I'm pretty reserved but if anyone ever wants to PM me about something, feel free! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I know a couple of people from here IRL and there's a couple of people who are now online friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I do. She's been my friend since before I really started hanging out here. She is amazing and special and I love her! I also met someone a few weeks ago at one of my dd's activities. When I introduced myself, she said, "Are you on TWTM boards?" :lol: Funny meeting someone in person when you didn't do it on purpose. She's a delight! Other than that, I don't think anyone here knows me at all except for my FIAR friends.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have a few friends I talk to by phone and email, but not as regularly as I wish it could. It's just so hard during the school year, ya know? But it doesn't mean I don't WANT to, it's just hard. :sad: ETA: And I hope nobody takes it personally because it really ISN'T personal! I'm more available during the summer.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 2 IRL friends that I am close to don't post much at all. Then I have a few others that I know I know IRL but we are "friendly", but not friends. I have exchanged PMs and emails with many, but no close friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yes, Chris in SC - see her every week, she even babysits our toad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yes, Chris in SC - see her every week, she even babysits our toad! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: now THAT is a friend!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I've made truly wonderful friendships from these boards. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Not this forum but the Sonlight one I did. A lady posted about a tragic house fire her husband had been at (volunteer firefighter) and I then sent her a personal message saying that she must live very close as that fire was in the next township over and we knew one of the people involved in the fire. After several messages back and forth we figured out that our dh's had fought fire together (neighboring townships), I had gone to school with her dh's sisters (very small 60 student K-8th grade school), she lived just down the road from where I grew up, etc. and on and on. We then met and have been friends for years. We are more casual friends, not super close but we share a lot of the same beliefs, etc. and I know that if I needed anything I could call on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: now THAT is a friend!:D No kidding! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm sorry that many of you are feeling sad because of this thread. I didn't mean for it to make people sad. I've been here almost 4 years, and just within the last year have I begun to develop friendships offline. Hang in there, and reach out to people. You will make friends! I have two real life friends from here, MamaT and thatcyndigirl, and I would love to have more! I don't have a lot of IRL friends who homeschool. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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