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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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They are ex-friends for various reasons.
So why would peeps want to look them up on social networking sites, and try to re-kindle the friendship that died many years agao?
For curiosity sake perhaps?
What would they talk about??? What would they have in common except for sharing something many years ago???
I have been contacted by an ex-friend recently, and her message was as needy as she was when we parted company over 20y ago.
I am inclined to ignore the message, or I would end up saying something I may regret later!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I lost a lot of friends because we moved when I was in my final year of high school.
It was great to be able to catch up on everyone again and I do intend to stay in touch this time.
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I have always struggled to maintain long term friendships. So social networking sites should provide a platform to re-kindle odd short friendships at a safe distance. Helps if you were awkward at a certain point in your life or may provide a distant opportunity to appologise for saying/doing the wrong thing.
That said I have a few good friends I only speak to on occaision and only found recently on Fb. |
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By *orkduoCouple
over a year ago
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i added myself on facebook n was contacted by a boy from primary school ,he went on about how his marraige had ended n could we meet up for a drink .. i was like wtf!!so deleted me off straight away .has put me off for life ,x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I opened a facebook account and was contacted by both my daughters who I hadn't heard from for 6 years, it turned out that my wife and told them I didn't want any contact with them and they had respected my wishes, she had also thrown away the Xmas presents I had sent to them at her home.
We now meet up whenever we can and have rekindled the love we have, I thought about them everyday when I didn't hear from them and am greatfull that I got the chance to give my side of the story. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I opened a facebook account and was contacted by both my daughters who I hadn't heard from for 6 years, it turned out that my wife and told them I didn't want any contact with them and they had respected my wishes, she had also thrown away the Xmas presents I had sent to them at her home.
We now meet up whenever we can and have rekindled the love we have, I thought about them everyday when I didn't hear from them and am greatfull that I got the chance to give my side of the story."
Now that is lovely and im so glad you have a relationship again with your daughters xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Its not all doom and gloom on fb.
And nice things happen , like jeds story.
I made contact with my moms side of the family, we had lost contact when she died and its been lovely catching up again.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have no inclination to re-kindle any friendship that has run its course or from a previous chapter in the book of my life.
I can appreciate why some peeps cling to the past, however, it is not for me.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have no inclination to re-kindle any friendship that has run its course or from a previous chapter in the book of my life.
I can appreciate why some peeps cling to the past, however, it is not for me. "
Personally I think that is a shame, you have your reasons and your choice but for many there are reasons why they lose contact with people they would like to contact again.
I spent 13 years in the army, I made many friends but of course, new postings, people leaving and returning from whence they came etc, I did lose track of many friends and once in a while I get the chance to see how they are getting along.
Some friendships are not lost for negative reasons, life has a way of bringing us situations beyond our control. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have no inclination to re-kindle any friendship that has run its course or from a previous chapter in the book of my life.
I can appreciate why some peeps cling to the past, however, it is not for me.
Personally I think that is a shame, you have your reasons and your choice but for many there are reasons why they lose contact with people they would like to contact again.
I spent 13 years in the army, I made many friends but of course, new postings, people leaving and returning from whence they came etc, I did lose track of many friends and once in a while I get the chance to see how they are getting along.
Some friendships are not lost for negative reasons, life has a way of bringing us situations beyond our control."
...i found myself looking for the 'like' button...wrong site! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have no inclination to re-kindle any friendship that has run its course or from a previous chapter in the book of my life.
I can appreciate why some peeps cling to the past, however, it is not for me.
Personally I think that is a shame, you have your reasons and your choice but for many there are reasons why they lose contact with people they would like to contact again.
I spent 13 years in the army, I made many friends but of course, new postings, people leaving and returning from whence they came etc, I did lose track of many friends and once in a while I get the chance to see how they are getting along.
Some friendships are not lost for negative reasons, life has a way of bringing us situations beyond our control."
Very true jed.
I lost touch with various people because of circumstances.
Moving home, people leaving the country . people dying.
Its so nice to catch up and see how people have fared in life. |
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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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"nostalgia" can get you into trouble , i was contacted by an old school friend a while ago, swapped email, i found her just as irritating as i did when we were at school.
Jed, glad you have had a chance to get to know your daughters xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ive been in 2 minds on whether to delete my FB acount
My mates use it to let everyone know what they're up to 24/7 and its boooooring
But I have caught up with some people that I probably would'nt have without it,plus im accessible to family that live all over the country which is quite nice so I think ill leave it for a little longer |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am sorry, really really I am sorry
I just couldn't help having a giggle at this bit .........
people dying.
Its so nice to catch up and see how people have fared in life |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I actually do find it boring. extremely so.
But it serves a purpose and i only pop on now and then and see whats happening. Some live on the damned thing. |
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I've had a lot of fun through the site that "re-unites" friends....mostly with classmates from my schooldays (we've had a few reunion parties which have been a real hoot) and also with folks I knew when I was in the WRAF....in fact it was an old buddy from my RAF days who first got me into swinging. Only really use FB for contact with family and to play on my farm  (pussy has a lot to answer for, getting me addicted to that!!!!) |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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"i added myself on facebook n was contacted by a boy from primary school ,he went on about how his marraige had ended n could we meet up for a drink .. i was like wtf!!so deleted me off straight away .has put me off for life ,x"
Was it the same avatar on both sites? Might explain his keen-ness...;-) |
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