Good Friends Are Important For A Happy Life

[Sunkist]

I remember him. If I hover over your included link ( @VeggieMan ) it shows him, and last seen 10/28/25, but I cannot get his profile to come up when I do a member search.

I wondered about that, too, but not with that specific person.. when it says profile is not available, does that mean individuals locked/blocked it so nobody can see it, or does it mean they aren't members anymore?

 

[MACKTEXAS]

or does it mean they aren't members anymore?

Some members block their profile but when someone doesn't come up, it indicates not active at that time, or can mean permanently so.

 

[Sunkist]

Some members block their profile but when someone doesn't come up, it indicates not active at that time, or can mean permanently so.

Ok, thanks for the info.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

I wondered about that, too, but not with that specific person.. when it says profile is not available, does that mean individuals locked/blocked it so nobody can see it, or does it mean they aren't members anymore?

not members anymore best I understand.

 

[MarciKS]

Spending time with good friends is very special to me because unlike other meetings in our lives, this has no other purpose or hidden agenda.
Enjoying each other's company is the purpose.
I have three such friends in my life, two women and a man, unrelated to each other or me.
One from my college days, one from a company we worked for and another from a restaurant I go to frequently.
Even having one good friend is enough.

Not sure I completely agree with the statement made here.

I will explain why. I've never had any close friends. The ones that claimed they were, were in fact not. I got hurt more than anything else.

So I would hafta say I myself am happier not having good friends. I do better by myself. I am mostly disappointed and let down by others.

Sad but true. Good friends are likely not in the cards for me.

 

[Ruthanne]

I am fortunate to have a few good friends. I, too, have lost many friends and family. My very best friend was my Suzy who passed last year. Dogs are the greatest friends too!

 

[Ruthanne]

Not sure I completely agree with the statement made here.

I will explain why. I've never had any close friends. The ones that claimed they were, were in fact not. I got hurt more than anything else.

So I would hafta say I myself am happier not having good friends. I do better by myself. I am mostly disappointed and let down by others.

Sad but true. Good friends are likely not in the cards for me.

Sometimes a good friend will come along when you least expect it. who will be better than the others who were not good friends. The same stuff happened to me and I am a pretty quiet person which makes it hard. Anyhow 2 good friends care about me now and we text.

 

[horseless carriage]

Being in a social circle of good friends consistently shows that strong, positive relationships are as critical to well-being as exercise, nutrition, and avoiding smoking. Good friends provide the emotional, physical, and, at times, practical support necessary to navigate life’s challenges. A supportive social circle acts as a buffer against stress. When facing difficult tasks, individuals with friends nearby have lower stress level. Good friends are a powerful antidote to loneliness, They offer a sense of belonging and purpose, which reduces the risk of depression.

Our lifelong love of ballroom dancing has had the added advantage of providing a social circle of good friends. We feel blessed to have them.

 

[MarciKS]

Sometimes a good friend will come along when you least expect it. who will be better than the others who were not good friends. The same stuff happened to me and I am a pretty quiet person which makes it hard. Anyhow 2 good friends care about me now and we text.

I'm happy for you that you have that. I don't. Doubt I will again. But it's ok.