On how you can be in the middle of a room of friends and still feel lonely...

I love your post and really can understand what you are saying.  For me personally, I would love to have "real friends" to show me affection that I need and want and I do wish I had them, but the sad fact for me is that I do not.  So, I hope to find some support in whatever way I can through this site, and perhaps other sites as well.  Best wishes for you and your continued success.

I love the line "We feel like the contents of our breakfast bowl is worthy of intense discussion and that every random thought should go viral."  That is so true.  There are some people I'm "friends" with on Facebook that feel the need to share every little thing that they do and say for the whole day. 

I do have a different perspective for myself.  I used to love going on Facebook and read about all the things my friends were doing in life.  It was a way to share in their happiness, and share their life knowing that I would not see them or be with them.  The reason, I was embarrassed to be seen.  I didn't want to "due lunch" because I was worried about if we sat at a booth and I didn't fit, or they would be shocked.  I became isolated and my life was on a screen. 

Now that I've lost so much weight, you cant keep me at home anymore.  My daughter complains we never just sit and watch tv anymore.  We are on the move, shopping, walking, anything to see and interact with people!  I do know I have a problem right now with shopping, and I'm aware of it, but omg...its so much fun now! LOL

So I guess I'm saying, Facebook is a lifesource for some people.  Its there way of connecting with the outside world.  Is it healthy, I'm not sure. 

Just a different perspective.

btw...I love your posts!!

Dina