Friends & Companions | Personals : Friends & Dating

More and more people are spending time on the Internet, and many are striking up friendships in chat-rooms. Some feel this is a wonderful way to develop new relationships; others warn it may be risky.

Striking up an online friendship
Looking for friendship online is fast becoming a very socially acceptable thing to do as we adapt to a new fast pace way of living. While there are many great opportunities out there to meet people online, there are a few things to be aware of first. People in general, particularly teenagers, are big on computers. They can spend hours surfing the Net or talking in chat rooms. While many find comfort and excitement in chat rooms, they find it as a way to create what they can't have in real life; others see chat rooms as a huge risk, especially for younger people.

While there are many genuine people out there it is important to be wary of the problems or consequences that have associated with internet chat rooms. Striking up Internet friendships can sometimes be dangerous. While it is perfectly possible to find friends online, you have to keep your guard up until you're sure you really know a person. It is important to realize your boundaries and don't be afraid to say stop if conversation starts to touch on things you wouldn't normally talk about.

If you decide to meet up then make sure it's on terms you both agree on and feel happy with. Try and make it a public place, and go with a friend (or at least have one nearby) just to keep an eye on things.

Making the connection
Today in our society everyone is making connections, whether it is making new ones or re-establishing old ones. Nearly everyone now has a mobile phone and a computer at home with an internet connection. Some even have laptops to take advantage of the many wi-fi spots and now mobile phone companies are even offering wireless broadband, so you need never be without your connection. Websites such as facebook and myspace are growing at alarming rates, just a few clicks and you could have yourself a new mate.

About half of adults worldwide who use the Web have made friends there, according to recently released findings of Norton Online Living Report, which polled about 9,000 Web users worldwide. Some people (about half of those questioned) admitted to enjoying their online friendships as much or more than friendships made offline. However, a year-old British study says that while more people were striking up friendships online, those relationships aren't nearly as "close" as connections made in person. And if you think about it for a minute then how could they be? A virtual friend can't accompany you to a movie, or hand you tissues when you cry.

However, online friendships can have their advantages. They can provide opportunities for those that are shy or feel as though they don't quite fit in to be themselves and open up. They can make friends and engage with other like minded individuals from the comfort of their own home without having to worry about who's looking on or what they're wearing etc. It can also offer comfort to those who find it difficult to leave their home or provide some much needed light relief when we're too busy to go out but just want some company.

Where to look
There are many networking sites out there that have forums or chat rooms for members, these are usually categorised into different subjects which will increase the chance of you meeting someone with the same interests. There are also gaming websites where it is possible to engage with others while playing a game such as scrabble or you could even go for something more unusual like counter-strike. It is even now socially acceptable to place a personal ad for a friend in the same way as placing an ad when you are looking for a relationship.

All around the world
The incredible thing about the internet is how accessible it has made the world. An online friendship could provide an opportunity to make friends in other countries and learn about other cultures and traditions. If things go really well then it could even provide an opportunity for travel! So when you're next surfing the net keep your eyes open for those 'virtual friends' who could offer you something different from your 'real friends' and take advantage of this amazing technology.

Home Page : Post an Ad

UK Home / Personals / Friendships

free classified ads

Friends & Companions

Looking to expand your circle of Friends? Well, you can connect with other like-minded people, right here at Classifieds Personals - the home of FREE classified ads.

Either browse through our Friendships Ads (below) or use the Search & Sort box on the right to filter your results. Or, alternatively, Post your own Ad for FREE.

Classified Ad Results ( 1 to 10 of 10 ads found )

26 June 2009

Clairvoyant Psychic Readings By Email Plus Spells Missi..

Hello - my name is lianne and i offer my psychic services via email. how can this be - you may ask. well i’m frequently asked how a psychic reading by email works. email readings are interesting because just as there is a physical internet that connects . .

21 June 2009

LOOKING FOR STEVEN/STEPHEN LLOYD MY SON/BROTHER..

From my ex-girlfriend marie lloyd last known address 13 or 14 heath road dartford/crayford kent. hes name is steven/stephen lloyd aged 19/20 born 1989 as my 5 children 3 girls / 2 boys would also like to know him. his grandparents names are george and rita lloyd heath . .

DA11

26 May 2009

Free online dating website..

New website at http://www. newfriendfinder. co. uk. find real friendships near you for free!.

24 May 2009

Get Master Franchisee of us and earn up to1, 50000 per ..

Get master franchisee of us and earn up to1, 50000 per month. all the information you need for international business, investment, international travel, import and export, business brokers, retail and consumer trade. ref. - (paste your user id before posting). for . .

DD9

21 May 2009

SEXY SINGLES..

Very friendly singles seeking friendship relationship you are welcome to come and join free signup email me for details .

NW1

10 May 2009

Friendly girl looking for female friends 24-28..

I am looking for females to be mates with in my area. i moved here last year, and its hard to make friends. i also work solely for myself, so i dont meet anyone in my age range. love to chat to someone with similar hobbies, and then to eventually meet up. love walks, s. .

FY4

02 May 2009

Free Dating Site Find Love Today..

Hi,how are you . i want to share with you some free info which might be useful to you. i was in a similar situation as yourself recently, that is until i stumbled across a site called well to cut a long story this site is totally free to join,that in itself was rem. .

True Love and Genuine Friends Free !!!!..

13 April 2009

Genuine Couples looking for other Couples for Friendshi..

Are you a couple looking to meet other couples for fun and friendship? swinging-scallywags is a free uk site created by couples for couples. check us out, membership is free! www. swinging-scallywags. co. uk.

12 April 2009

frndz..

NP8

First

Last

...

Information & Advice on Friends & Companions

Category Ad Tags

"	Ad Tags are keywords Users have added to their Ad to quickly indicate what they’re advertising.	"

There aren’t any Tags associated with this Classification.

Post a FREE Ad

Help!

About

RSS

Related Classifications

Personals (123)

Men Seeking Women Women Seeking Men Men Seeking Men Women Seeking Women Friendships

Or Buy Online Now..

Apple iPod Touch 8GB Black

USB 2.0, 8 GB, display...

Apple iPod Touch 8GB Black (2

USB 2.0, 8 GB, display...

£140.00 - Digiswe UK

£154.99 - Warehouse Express

£165.00 - Comet

£165.00 - John Lewis

Apple iPod Classic 120GB Black

USB 2.0, 122 GB, display...

£152.00 - Digiswe UK

£161.99 - Laskys

£171.29 - Micro Warehouse

£172.25 - Misco UK

Apple iPod Touch 16GB Black (

USB 2.0, 16 GB, display...

Classifieds.co.uk | Valueclick Europe Ltd - Privacy - Advertiser Terms - User Terms

You must comply with all laws when making any posting on Classifieds.co.uk.
Under no circumstances shall Classifieds.co.uk be held responsible for any items posted by users on this website.