Why have all this Pals???

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  • AussieFirebird
    AussieFirebird Posts: 76 Member
    I have some friends that are consistent - they always post and support, even from different time zones! I also have other friends that are only here for the social aspect and I also love hanging out with them sometimes too! I don't think there should be rules on how to interact with your friends...we are all here for different reasons, so I think the key is to stick with like minded individuals, and your likely to enjoy your journey more :-) Good luck with your goals!
  • dolphin21
    dolphin21 Posts: 301 Member
    I have some friends that are consistent - they always post and support, even from different time zones! I also have other friends that are only here for the social aspect and I also love hanging out with them sometimes too! I don't think there should be rules on how to interact with your friends...we are all here for different reasons, so I think the key is to stick with like minded individuals, and your likely to enjoy your journey more :-) Good luck with your goals!


    Yes, true I respect that!! I guess I need other friends that are true with their journey and not here to chit chat!!! Lol:laugh:
  • Danahimself
    Danahimself Posts: 279 Member
    Yes, I like to know if I'm the only one having this thing bout having all this Pals, but some of them just don't support you at all!!! I mean commenting on your post of Exercising, or anything to do with your journey!!!!! Yes there is some Pals that have to work or just don't have time!! Understand able, but I'm talking bout the ones that just write on their wall bout blah blahblah, but can't even say one word on your progress!!!! Just saying!!!!! Does anyone else has pals like this???? I'm bout to kick some Pals off my list!!!

    I understand what you mean. Especially people who start threads like "I need support." Lol. Dont let others immaturity bring you down!
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    A lot of people find that their friends and family weary of their talk about weight loss. Having MFP friends (I consider the app my pal, the people are my friends) gives you a core group of people with similar goals - some have been where you are now already, you may have already been where they are going.

    It is possible that TODAY you won't have much connection with those friends, but there is something about a shared journey that creates a bond. I truly feel connected to many of my MFP friends, and THEY don't get tired if I say 'I lost another pound' or 'UGH, I am craving chocolate like crazy' or 'How do I bust through this plateau?" No, they celebrate my successes, rally around me when I am discouraged, and even just the little comments remind me that someone out there cares that I am doing this. They keep me accountable, they share their experience and expertise and often motivate me when I'm feeling un-motivated. This can happen just from looking over someone's diary or seeing a fantastic workout they did.

    Some like to have tons of friends and don't care much about demographics. Others are looking for support from people their own age, or gender, or faith, medical issues or diet style etc. Look into your heart to discover what YOU need, and what you have to offer as well - I don't think you need a ton of friends on here, but I am convinced that having at least a few makes a profound difference in how well you do. You don't have to go it alone.
  • dhayes
    dhayes Posts: 216 Member
    I think you people overthink this... I would rather comment sincerely on someone's achievements than feel forced to write a blind "Way to go!"on everything.
    *shrug*

    100% agreement

    ....and it's not like the people that aren't commenting are taking up some kind of space or hurting your progress/motivation in some way, shape or form. Also, to me, if I was friends with someone and they made a comment on one of my achievments then I saw them make the exact same/similar generic comment on someone else's achievment that could (depending on how important the person is) put a hole in my motivation. Like aw.. its not really great that I did *insert achievment here* that person just wants people to know they're here and typing. Bogus.

    !00% agree with you.
  • kowai
    kowai Posts: 14
    I feel the contrary :P

    I don't have a lot of pals and only few of them send me support messages so... sadface
  • SherNY
    SherNY Posts: 87
    After the day I've had, this was perfect! Great response. Thanks for the laugh. :)
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