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Today’s topic is “6 reasons why your online friends are better than your real life ones.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .

For me, this week’s topic was extremely easy.  My list came to me with very little effort.  I hope it was just as easy for everyone else.

Here are my six for this week:

1)  I can be doing six other things while I chat with my online friends and they won’t be offended.

2)  My online friends are very diverse and are not only from different parts of the country, but also from different parts of the world.

3)  I can usually count on an honest opinion from my online friends.

4)  I always find that at least one of my online friends have gone through experiences similar to whatever I am facing at that moment.

5)  I’m not a hugger in real life unless you’re a child or a cuddly dog or cat.  It’s nice that I can give out virtual hugs to my online friends without feeling like my personal space is being compromised.

6)  It is amazing how willing online friends are to give support both individually and as a group.  Although real life friends would like to be there for you to lend support, they are not always able to, especially not as a group.

Now go post your own list on your blog (don’t forget to grab a button) and then leave the direct link to your post on Mr. Linky. Then go check out everyone else’s Small Talk Six lists and leave them a comment so they know you stopped by. If for some reason Mr. Linky isn’t there, just leave your links within a comment.

~Karen

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