K'aycie Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Do you find other online communities similar in terms of helpful advice, a safe, friendly environment? Not just for dating, but a combination of different topics and subjects.
Mad Max Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I used to post at another forum and I kept getting infractions for censoring any profanities, so I left and found LS. LS is more lenient with profanity and the posters are better overall.
Author K'aycie Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 Well, I was at another forum before this, it was good to get tips from other men so I could better protect myself out in the dating world ...And, I do find this place much better in terms of moderation and learning, but I'd like to expand horizons.
USMCHokie Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 This is the only online community I'm active in...came here after a breakup from my first serious relationship...I have no intentions of leaving...great group of folks here...
SilentVoice Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Came here after getting the boot after sleeping with a guy. Kind of happy I got the boot now. I was way into him to quick . I wasn't in a healthy emotional state with him but life goes on. I stay ,when I have the time, because I like most the advice given.And can't really comment on other forums.. since this is the only forum I kind of took a liking to.
Author K'aycie Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 Came here after getting the boot after sleeping with a guy. Kind of happy I got the boot now. I was way into him to quick . I wasn't in a healthy emotional state with him but life goes on. I stay ,when I have the time, because I like most the advice given.And can't really comment on other forums.. since this is the only forum I kind of took a liking to. Hi Silent, thanks for your comments, and sorry that happened to you.
spookie Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Came here around 2005 (under a different name) when I first started having problems in my long term relationship. That relationship is long over... but I'm still around.
Mad Max Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Also want to add that it's nice to be able to discuss dating here. People seem to be more logical here(for the most part) compared to real life.
carhill Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I started LS, through a google search for 'relationship forum', as adjunct therapy/perspective to MC and stayed around after MC and my M ended. LS is just one of numerous forums I participate in, in addition to running a couple myself. It is the only relationship forum I follow.
skydiveaddict Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I was just searching around one night and there it was. (skydiving forums get dull really quick) Edited September 13, 2010 by skydiveaddict
aerogurl87 Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I came here after being in a LDR with my ex and I was looking for people who were going through similar circumstances. I like LS though, very different views from lots of different people, and I like that people here can be blunt sometimes which is nice when you need a good shake to get back to reality, lol.
tigressA Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I came here last year with a problem regarding a former male friend. And stuck around. I've never been active in any other forums.
ComeUndone Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I came here about 5 years ago under a different username when I was dealing with yet another issue with my scumbag ex-husband. After several more years of posting I had to change my username again because he dug around on here and figured out who I was. I actually considered leaving and not coming back because I was so concerned for my privacy, but.... I started fresh again and now am very careful about what I say so he won't be able to find me if he does a 'keyword' search here. I have visited one or two other forums but this is the only place I come to regularly. LS'ers are just the best!
Land Shark Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I was attracted to the site when I heard that the post volume is way in excess of what the single moderator can handle. It takes a lot (of cigarettes and scotch) to get him to log on and actually face it.
Star Gazer Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I was on years ago, and left once I moved on from the sh*tty situation I was in. I returned when I was bored and recovering from surgery and needed some entertainment...and never left.
sugarmomma Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I came in March or June of last year because I got myself in a pickle with a MM who was divorced and living with his XW. I know, a bunch of confusion. I came here and got the strength to kick his ass to the curb. I stay mostly because I'm nosey. LS Rocks!!
Veronica K Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I was attracted to the site when I heard that the post volume is way in excess of what the single moderator can handle. It takes a lot (of cigarettes and scotch) to get him to log on and actually face it. You too, huh? Small world!
SpanksTheMonkey Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I 1st came to LS back when I was in a abusive relationship a few years back I needed an outlet/escape from reality. I thankfully got out of that bad relationship and am now in a much better place in my life but I still enjoy LS. I also post on 2 other message boards ones not a relationship one and the other is but the pace is quite slow I love the pace here never seams to get boring..
elaina Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Do you find other online communities similar in terms of helpful advice' date=' a safe, friendly environment? Not just for dating, but a combination of different topics and subjects.[/quote'] What brought me like 3 years ago was curiosity about certain sexual acts lol. Ok, now I'm embarrassed. I don't remember posting about those, but I did read posts about it and then got interested in other sections and topics as well, and it is interesting to learn how other people think. I've also asked some questions before.
Citizen Erased Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I came here because my relationship sucked and I'd just gone through some pretty traumatic things with my family life. My friends got tired of hearing me talk about it, nobody else did here. Well if they did they didn't really have a choice in the matter. I probably wouldn't have stayed if it wasn't for one poster here. He gave me far better advice and support than anyone else. I'm just glad I'm out of my crappy relationship so I don't have to keep bothering him with my problems.
meerkat stew Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I was looking for a forum for B-52s fans and this came up.
Citizen Erased Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I was looking for a forum for B-52s fans and this came up. The strange thing is, this is the first time I've seen someone make a B-52s crack in a thread like this. At least I think you were joking...
counterman Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 I cam here a few months after my first break-up. I was trying to get my ex back but realise I was going nowhere. LS really facilitated the process of moving on and it opened up my eyes to a lot of things. I stay because I learn and can get honest advice from others. All the members here are really helpful and supportive. Special mention to GrayClouds and Leia.
Simon Attwood Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Generally, the only other forums I frequent are to do with Bladesmithing as that is my primary hobby, I've also recently joined up one specific to film make up effects as I used to work in that field. the only similar site to this I joined was more psychology based. It is run by a Canadian psychoanalyst who didn't react well when i tried to discuss aspects of Richard P Bentall's "Madness Explained" and the criticisms he had with the Kraepelinian influence on psychology and the constricting taxonomies of the DSM series and how they are out of date and at odds with new findings and the growing acceptance of findings in Neuroscience within the field of psychology with some of the more progressive members of the fraternity. I came across Love Shack while researching the phrase "Walk Away Wife Syndrome". Generally, I have a very loving, thoughtful and caring wife. She works as a senior support worker with people with learning disabilities, behavioural problems and visual impairment (a very stressful job at times), but we have, what I can best describe as "Episodes" where, after peaks of intimacy, she will try and drive me away and escape our relationship. I was reading and came across the phrase "Walk Away Wife Syndrome" and googled for more info, google lead me here.
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