I personally am talking about 'real life'... I don't *know*any of you except for what I've read in your posts over the couple of years that I have been on these boards.

It's not that we can't discuss these 'cards' or personally feel that we have been dealt them. The point is, don't let them become excuses for not doing the important things in life -- like pursuing relationships with others, volunteering for nonprofit organizations, etc.

I guess that's my take on it. I don't think that the OP or any of us are talking to any of our online friends specifically... I know I'm not. So, I guess my point is... don't ANY of you leave!