Y'all Do Know We Talk? Behind the Scenes?

[Sigmund]

I don't reach out much virtually.

I have about 650 Facebook friends, and I don't know if that's good or bad. I don't know about 640 of them (exaggeration, but not much). When someone in my profession sends a request, I accept it. Same with LinkedIn. It means little. I recently went to a professional gathering, and several people said, "We're Facebook friends," and it met with the same expression from me as if they'd said, "We knew each other in a former life."

Maybe it's on only child syndrome. It really doesn't occur to me to message people here on SKMB, unless it's to clarify something I said online so they don't get offended by my (in)action, and that doesn't happen often, and likewise I get messaged very few times, which is fine. Humans are what they are, and they socialize as they will, and I have talked to one (1) person personally from the forum, and that's been quite nice, but it didn't make me think that I should talk to others. It just doesn't occur to me.

I've been led to believe that there might be a gathering of SKMB folks in my state in the not-too-distant future. I'm not sure what to think about that, other than I should go (assuming I haven't been kicked off) - but I just don't think I'll live up to expectations. So there's a weird mixture of anticipation and trepidation.

I understand what you are saying; I'm an only child too. We are so used to be alone and dealing with things alone it is hard for us to reach out. Just doesn't occur to us. When it is spelled out to me, I think oh, that would be nice. But never would have considered it otherwise (thanks Sigmund). Just wouldn't have thought of it I guess.

Never heard of anyone else I know referring to the only child syndrome. It was nice to finally hear someone else say it.

Hey, Grandpa and Alexandra M !

My son is an only child and though he would have loved to have had a sib he loved being an Only. Like both of you, he likes his own company and is comfortable being alone. The big thing with my son is, he has a ton of cousins. My family is large and we hang together all the time. He would sleep over at cousins homes and cousins stayed over here all the time. He had the best of both worlds. Well, after a three day weekend with all 256 of us he liked coming home and going to his room. By himself.

Hugs to you both Only's. Ha!

 

[GNTLGNT]

Oh crap... just to clarify, I'm not talking about Pegasus and Scott!!!!!

...you keep yer durdy insinuations to yerself....

 

[FlakeNoir]

...you keep yer durdy insinuations to yerself....

I seriously wasn't talking about you....!
(But you already know this... )

 

[VampireLily]

if anyone wants my email or FB, i'll share...just drop me a note.

 

[Mr Nobody]

if anyone wants my email or FB, i'll share...just drop me a note.

A five? A ten? A twenty? Specifics!

 

[VampireLily]

A five? A ten? A twenty? Specifics!

LOL! Cute

 

[HollyGolightly]

I love getting PMs and profile posts from my friends here. Some have my phone number, some have my address. It's always been nice to hear from y'all. I don't initiate often - but I'm just shy like that. I don't know when or why I got to be that way, but so it is. It's a good place, here. Good people to talk to. When I was ummm, well, you know... I kept thinking how much I wanted to talk to all of you, but my words weren't coming out right. But in the middle of all that, I was thinking of you all. I'd be sad if I didn't have "here".

 

[FlakeNoir]

I love getting PMs and profile posts from my friends here. Some have my phone number, some have my address. It's always been nice to hear from y'all. I don't initiate often - but I'm just shy like that. I don't know when or why I got to be that way, but so it is. It's a good place, here. Good people to talk to. When I was ummm, well, you know... I kept thinking how much I wanted to talk to all of you, but my words weren't coming out right. But in the middle of all that, I was thinking of you all. I'd be sad if I didn't have "here".

"Here" is where the h♥art is.

 

[not_nadine]

I loved the postcard you guys sent me from the Kon! It was like getting autographs.

 

[pegasus216]

What happened to this thread??

 

[pegasus216]

For Siggy...

 

[Sigmund]

For Siggy...

Hi pegasus216 !

I LOVE the *runs away* emoti! Thank you!


Here you go

Have a great day!​

 

[pegasus216]

Thanks for the hug, Siggy!

 

[no bounce no play]

Old Joke:
What do you get when you cross the phone company with a man's large privates?
Answer:
A giant d**k that just wants to reach out and touch someone!
(some of you will remember the old Ma Bell Telephone ads?)

Siggy- I have made numerous friends here on the SKMB, ones that I have shared personal stories with and some even have my address. There are many folken here that I count as friends and hope to continue that relationship for a long, long time.

lmao, I heard that old joke a little differently...
What do you get when you cross a rooster with a telephone pole?
A 20 foot cock that wants to reach out and touch someone

All y'all have been wonderful friends. I don't know what I'd do without y'all

 

[misery chastain loves co.]

Also an only child!


I've exchanged cards on here and mailed out other things too. I don't normally freely give out my name and address but this site feels safe for some reason and I trust most everyone, especially the folks that have been here for so long. I agree, if anyone wants to add me to FB send me a message! I have no shame

 

[carrie's younger brother]

I sometimes feel guilty that I am really just a MB presence and not much of one behind the scenes. I have exchanged a few PMs with people, but I mostly just like to post in threads. I'm a very private person by nature and while I like to interact with you all, I am not looking to make lifelong friendships here. I hope you all understand this.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

Also an only child!
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I've exchanged cards on here and mailed out other things too. I don't normally freely give out my name and address but this site feels safe for some reason and I trust most everyone, especially the folks that have been here for so long. I agree, if anyone wants to add me to FB send me a message! I have no shame

Would you like a piece of candy, young lady?

 

[FlakeNoir]

I sometimes feel guilty that I am really just a MB presence and not much of one behind the scenes. I have exchanged a few PMs with people, but I mostly just like to post in threads. I'm a very private person by nature and while I like to interact with you all, I am not looking to make lifelong friendships here. I hope you all understand this.

Absolutely... this is the beauty of the SKMB, it gives you what you need--whatever that is.

 

[misery chastain loves co.]

Would you like a piece of candy, young lady?

 

[DiO'Bolic]

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LOL. Well, if candy scares you off... There's always this: