It is a reasonable question.
The simple answer is NO! That is what this hobby is supposed to be all about. NSA fun.
That's not to say you cannot develop friendships with SP's or even care for them as friends. But at the end of the day it should begin when you walk in the door and end when you walk out.
Any expectations on either side beyond that is not what this hobby is supposed to be about.
That's my .02,
Cheers
J
Couldn't have said it better myself.....
Of course there might be an aspect of friendship, or you may care about how their "real " life is going.
There are a few ladies here, that I genuinely care about how their personal lives are....they have difficulties, as we all do.
I'd like to think that caring is shared in return.....I remember one instance, when I stated that " I'm going through a tough time right now, with an anniversary from my past"
One very special young lady, lined up the dates, from a very horrific battle in Afgahnistan ,.....as she already knew I served.
She took the time, and asked.....she offered to be there for me to talk....I will never forget the gesture of friendship, and caring.
I unloaded a little emotionally on her, and it helped, as she just listened, and understood, and she recognized I needed that ,at the time. She listened to all the graphic details, what REALLY happened that was sanitized by the government, and the reporters....and never judged.
We both knew we were walking a fine line , and developing a friendship....and I will admit, I started to get a little possessive for a time over her......which could have escalated into something unhealthy, given both our situations.
Having said that.....we are still very good friends, and I know if I ever needed to pull myself out of that deep dark vortex...I believe I could call on her again,.....as she could do the same in return to me, if she was down, or needed a loyal friend.
I believe we both know where the line is....and we both dance very close to it at times.