#web friends

[kisekaeheaven]

[moonrisejimin-blog]

hello

hi im 17 years old from finland, and i really wanna meet new people and have new friends. i love so many series, band and singers and i also love harry potter and some many other stuff. i reply fast and idk i just need new friends, so if you see this feel free to message me, im nice i promise :’)

[not-so-deadly-teddy]

So my hot girl summer really turned into a hot girl bummer.

I'm completely in the closet where I live cause of worries.

My best friend is going to be gone the entire summer to basic training.

Another friend is moving away to a whole different state.

And the last person I talk to is busy playing traveling sports year round.

Not to mention covid is still around and limiting things I am able to do.

However, I am finally starting to find confidence in myself.

And I have a job that I enjoy and will be working at.

I just want to make the most of everyday and every single thing I do. And that starts with you.

Join me in my summer adventure at [email protected] :)

[minthysugamon]

Sometimes,internet friends/communities are actually more caring than people irl,and actually...internet friends are the best people you can get on earth. They are understanding,they try to help you even if it's mentally or emotionally...and that,my friends...that's absolutely beautiful coming from a human being.

[alia15]

An Ode to Internet Friends

^ corny, but true

Last week I was perusing Instagram stories when my friend Kelsey from the blog Candidly Kelsey posted a series of videos talking about an ‘internet friend’ who very generously donated some cross-stitching supplies for her to use for her new etsy shop.  As she talked about the person -- a woman she knew from Twitter -- who graciously sent the materials I realized, “hey, I know who she’s talking about!”

She was my internet friend, too.

(Shout out to Kristina!)

In her video, Kelsey talked about how her “IRL” friends likely didn’t understand how legit internet friends are, so of course -- it got me thinking.

blog post ideeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa! (-Oprah voice)

Kelsey’s video got me thinking about my experience over the past few years with ‘internet friends.’  And let me tell ya: I have quite a few of them.  Friends I met from the blogging world and friends I’ve connected with on Instagram, either through our blogs or even local photography.  Friends I met from bantering back and forth on Twitter, and some even through FRIENDS of internet friends. Sheeeeeeeit, I even met people because we bonded over our hatred of the Long Island Railroad online.  WHAT A BEAUTIFUL THING.

And they ARE real friends, regardless of whether or not I’ve met them IRL -- although, I actually *have* met some in person:

from left to right: Ashley from Bros Being Basic & Witty + Pretty, Lauren from No Bad Dates, Just Good Stories, Demetrius from A Mighty Love and Mary from New York Cliche.

But even all the others -- the ones I’ve never met and quite possibly never will -- what are those friendships like?  Superficial, surface-level?  

No, actually.  In some ways, my friends from the ‘web know and understand me in ways the friends I grew up with can’t.  So many of us share common bonds, interests and experiences -- or even similar views on social media consumption habits and sharing things about our lives.  We met and built up a rapport online because our words, photos or hobbies connected us and it’s a pretty remarkable feeling to know that people all over the world (shout out to my pals in Canada, the UK, etc.!) are into similar things you are.  It doesn’t replace the real-life bonds you have with your friends and family, but it’s a nice supplement to have that group of people who just get you.  

And these internet friends have provided me so much more than just solidarity -- I’ve gained everything from:

Writing collaborations (hey DJ!)

Private emails (and occasionally hilarious videos) back & forth about dating woes, social media struggles, and everyday bullshit (HIIII EMMA!)

"Dating Twitter,” AKA those who got me through 4+ years of being single and exploring the nightmarish world of online dating

Some personalized arts & crafts, like this Beyonce+Jay Z coaster my Twitter boo Ashley made me (THAT I USE EVERY DAY, CLEARLY):

Look, people complain about social media all the time, and I get it.  There’s a lot of junk on it.  A lot of things that can piss you off, aggravate or annoy you, and in some ways it can cause serious problems in your life.  I get all of that.  But when I think about social media, it’s done a lot of wonderful things for me -- clearly.  It’s given me a platform for my thoughts, a creative outlet, a place to showcase my words & photography, and...most importantly:

It’s given me great friends.

And sorry, I’m not going to bash a platform that’s given me that.

Cheers to internet friends!  Who are yours?

[sizedpianossoundykc]

How to Make Friends Online

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