How can I tell if my online friend is real?

If you get an online friend request from someone you know in real life, the simplest way to make sure that online friend is your real-life friend is to ask them in person. The next time you see that person, and before you “seal the deal”, make a point of mentioning his or her profile.

Why is my friend acting weird?

Perhaps she is experiencing stress in her job, her marriage or with her family. Just because she’s acting weird doesn’t mean you’re the cause. Allow your friend to have the space she needs to process whatever she is going through before rushing in to fix the situation.

How do I break an Internet friendship?

Answer as nicely and honest as you can once, as in one eMail or one chat session. Then terminate the conversation. If you want to remain friends, at least ask for a break. If you don’t, tell them that you are going to delete all of their information and ask them to do the same.

How do I stop being so weird?

Here are a few of my key strategies to help you not be weird and act naturally around people.

1. Understand that most people aren’t ‘normal’
2. Learn the difference between obnoxious and weird.
3. Think about the purpose of social rules.
4. Be flexible in how you think about social rules.
5. Be warm and approachable.

Are gaming friends real friends?

The average gamer was found to have four real-life friends and eight gamer friends they’d never met in the real before. Over 90\% said they kept in touch with friends via games, and 40\% said they felt like a good online gaming session was just as good as real-life socializing.

Is online friendship good or bad?

“They’re just as good as real-life friends,” Kasey Lemley said. “You create a bond with them.” Parents may be worried, but experts aren’t concerned. Internet friends may not know you physically in person in the beginning of the friendship, but the bonds they have can grow stronger than any real-life friendship.