This got me thinking. One thing which applies in the real world but not online is PROXIMITY.
Most of the time when you live with someone, work with someone, or just spend a lot of time around someone, you are MUCH more likely to become friends that you otherwise would.
I have not found this to be true online. Just because you spend a lot of time in a particular forum doesnt mean you are more likely to develop friendships with those people- only the people who match your viewpoints etc.
Then again I wouldnt say Ive ever formed anything coming close to a "close friendship" with anyone I solely interact with online, so I'd be curious to know what others think about this.
I think when people are around each other, there's a lot of future at stake. You don't want to mess up, and cause any drama 'cause it can bite you in the future. When you stop being around with that person, whether it's because you moved, or quit jobs, etc, you stop caring so much about nurturing that relationship.
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This got me thinking. One thing which applies in the real world but not online is PROXIMITY.
Most of the time when you live with someone, work with someone, or just spend a lot of time around someone, you are MUCH more likely to become friends that you otherwise would.
I have not found this to be true online. Just because you spend a lot of time in a particular forum doesnt mean you are more likely to develop friendships with those people- only the people who match your viewpoints etc.
Then again I wouldnt say Ive ever formed anything coming close to a "close friendship" with anyone I solely interact with online, so I'd be curious to know what others think about this.
You've brought up good points. More and more exposure when it comes to work and school can benefit real life relationships as well.
However, when I've met people online, I don't connect with them really well until the 2nd attempt. (I give people 2 chances).
When you're in real life and it's just a stranger that passes by, you never get that potential second chance.
I think when people are around each other, there's a lot of future at stake. You don't want to mess up, and cause any drama 'cause it can bite you in the future. When you stop being around with that person, whether it's because you moved, or quit jobs, etc, you stop caring so much about nurturing that relationship.