What are your expectations from your friends on mfp

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  • erikpaulc
    erikpaulc Posts: 2 Member
    I enjoy interacting with my friends on here, I don't do it often other than Like's, but it is nice to see people progress thru their journey. Most of my friends on here are from Reddit, with a couple people I am friends with IRL.

    But encouragement comes from all things. I find myself being disappointed some days when I make unhealthy choices and I have to update here. But I do my best to put all my stuff in MFP. I haven't put my beer intake in here lately as it has been way too much and would look like I ate a lot that day, lol.

    But yeah, a bunch of guys will troll women looking for things off the site. If it happens, just delete and move on, but I promise, not all of us are that way.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    I think I'm going to have to compile some of the best ones so far ...

    Coffee in bed
    Beer recommendations
    Cake, specifically cheesecake

    Since I'm not big on the noodz I'll take funny gifs.

    I do also like the occasional *kitten* pat and high five. :bigsmile:
  • da_bears1008
    da_bears1008 Posts: 354
    I think I'm going to have to compile some of the best ones so far ...

    Coffee in bed
    Beer recommendations
    Cake, specifically cheesecake

    Since I'm not big on the noodz I'll take funny gifs.

    I do also like the occasional *kitten* pat and high five. :bigsmile:

    someone say cheesecake?

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  • ASH2038602
    ASH2038602 Posts: 215 Member
    I have only had one awkward experience. I won't call it creepy, because I may have interpreted it wrong. A guy started a pm conversation with me, about fitness goals so I was ok with talking to him. Then the next day he sent me a friend request with a message accusing me of deleting him when we had never been friends. I chose not to add him, because he seemed a little high maintenance for me. That being said I guess my expectations are dont be high maintenance lol. I am definitely going to get on the beer and presents train though :-D
  • sstolii123
    sstolii123 Posts: 205 Member
    I expect a lot of Shenanigans mixed in with a little bit of support! I also expect Newd pics but that has not happened yet!
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    Op, let us take a moment here to ponder the question. You ask, "what are my expectations from myfitnesspal friends. Instead, I ask, what are myfitnesspal expectations for me? You see, as a young child I always aspired to be the kind of friend that others could come to. Capable of handling any obstacle friendship could throw my way. Responsible, reliable, dependable, hard working, loving, caring, and affable. With those attributes, I have been able to successfully build a solid foundation for our future as not only friends, but internet companions. I strive in all that I do to strengthen the bond that is our friendship, have fortitude in my daily struggles, and be there when myfitnesspals need me most.

    So, to answer your question, Op, I expect myself to have the knowledge and capabilities to be the friend that my current friends, nay, all of myfitnesspal may need. In conclusion, I hope we can all take a moment and ask ourselves, "What are my expectations for myself as a myfitnesspal friend?"

    If there was an election for MFP President, I'd vote for you.
  • Original_Sinner
    Original_Sinner Posts: 180 Member
    I'm extremely selective.

    My friends know what I expect and desire. They fulfill every last bit of those expectations.


    in short, I expect MFP to be awesome because my MFP is.
  • _sirenofthesea_
    _sirenofthesea_ Posts: 117 Member
    I expect a lot of Shenanigans mixed in with a little bit of support! I also expect Newd pics but that has not happened yet!

    Be careful - with that profile pic you may get the wrong kinda 'newds'
  • findingmyw1ngs
    findingmyw1ngs Posts: 107 Member
    I expect my friends to support me and I try my best to support them. I've had the same problem with guys friending me and then just wanting to text or whatever and unfriending me when I don't wanna do that. I just ignore them because this isn't someplace I come to find romance or whatever it is that they've wanted
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    Male ex- MFP friends you described seemed like Attention *kitten* and more. I think it's pretty obvious to judge what the expectations might have been.

    To answer your question about what I expect from my MFP friends

    On Everyday basis - AlmondJoy and Toblerone
    And once a month - Hershey's Milk Bar b'coz it has too much sugar.

    Those special to me I share some of my AlmondJoy. :wink:

    edited - spell
  • 5stringjeff
    5stringjeff Posts: 790 Member
    Mutual encouragement, accountability, advice, and generally friendly conversation.

    ETA: As far as the conversations about "some" or "many" or "most" male MFP users, let's not paint everyone with a broad brush, mmmkay?
  • _KitKat_
    _KitKat_ Posts: 1,066 Member
    I normally am selective on who I have on my FL. Normally I have had interaction with them through mutual friends or the forum.

    As for what I expect.....

    Active

    I tend towards sarcastic, not easily offended and perverted friends.

    Humor

    Awesomeness!!!!

    Honestly I have a great FL. My wall is normally just social to me, it is the day to day posts and comments that keep my wall interesting. Noodz and *kitten* slaps are appreciated also. Also.....GIFS, I believe I have the queen of MFP gifs on my FL.
  • Shalaurise
    Shalaurise Posts: 707 Member
    I tend to look for people with similar interests or views. People that crack me up have a shoe in. I tried to get people at one point that were at a similar weight with similar goals, but that didn't work out as well as friending those that fit the previous criteria. I also tried to get local people for a while in hopes that I might find a workout buddy. Also didn't work out quite as I had hoped. In the end I have found good people in all areas but those that frequesntly stay the longest are the geeks, gamers, whovians and funny people. :P

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