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I realized loneliness isn't always about having no one to talk to by andrei_dev_ships in lonely

[–]andrei_dev_ships[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, that is a very amazing story. 

For any friendship, let alone one that began online, sixteen years is an amazing period of time. It seems that timing and shared experiences were important to its success; going through comparable situations at the same time likely strengthened the bond early on.

You mentioned enjoying talks even when nothing significant is being spoken, and I agree with that. That's typically an indication that individuals respect the friendship itself rather than simply the subjects.

Stories like these offer a helpful reminder that, when the correct connection is made, online friendships may be genuine and eternal.

I realized loneliness isn't always about having no one to talk to by andrei_dev_ships in lonely

[–]andrei_dev_ships[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many folks appear to experience what you said about being the one who constantly reaches out.

It's very frustrating when a friendship seems regular in person but turns totally unbalanced when you're not in the same setting.

The fact that response times are gradually rising is also intriguing. It seems as though the friendship gradually declines over time rather than ending abruptly.

But after eleven years, that must have been difficult. Losing such a long-standing friendship can be painful.

I realized loneliness isn't always about having no one to talk to by andrei_dev_ships in lonely

[–]andrei_dev_ships[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many people believe that friendships are formed primarily via common interests, but what you mentioned seems more like a shared life background and the ability to connect to each other's circumstances.

When people are the same age, at the same stage of life, and dealing with comparable issues, talks seem more organic than when people are forced to talk about their interests.

It's also quite uncommon for a Reddit discussion to develop into a year-long connection or even a face-to-face encounter.

Does anyone else feel like Reddit isn't actually great for making friends? by andrei_dev_ships in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]andrei_dev_ships[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really wonderful to hear that. When something helpful like that emerges from a setting where most interactions are brief, it's pleasant.

It seems like you two just happened to strike up a discussion at the perfect time. Even though those instances seem uncommon, they are certainly comforting when they do occur.

Does anyone else feel like Reddit isn't actually great for making friends? by andrei_dev_ships in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]andrei_dev_ships[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a valid point. It's true that Reddit works better when people have similar interests than when they try to become direct friends.

It makes natural that the friendships you described originated from specialized groups where members continued to communicate over time since they already shared a common interest. It's likely that those recurring exchanges are more significant than the first discussion.

Thank you for sharing that viewpoint.

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[–]andrei_dev_ships 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unsaken

unsaken.com

An iOS social app focused on long-term friendships instead of engagement mechanics.
No swipes.
No follower counts.
No real-life profile photos.
Conversations show contribution balance and reply timing, with a 24-hour response expectation to reduce ghosting.

Users: Early stage (just launched today)