To wonder why you use mumsnet?

[Misty9]

For me, it's a sort of social connection I think I'm seeking. An emotional side which is sorely lacking in my marriage. And I like to think I might help people. Sounds a bit sad I do sometimes wonder what I could achieve if I used the hours I spend on here more constructively...

Why do you come here?

[DeadDoorpost]

Originally came this year yo get support for Hyperemesis during my pregnancy. Still pregnant, but have stayed to snoop.on other people's lives I guess. I'm a curtain teitcjer in real life as well

[MarthaArthur]

I actually signed up to join in the donor bit but havent actually braved talking there. Instead i chat on differwnt things and only lurk on that bit.

[MrsTerryPratchett]

I came because I needed advice and wanted to connect with people.

I stayed because I'm a gobby know it all.

[FormerlyFrikadela01]

I originally came for advice on something or other. I stuck around becasue I've learned an awful lot on these boards about so many things. My views so many things has completely changed based on what I've read on here.

[FormerlyFrikadela01]

Oh and I won't lie, I do love a good bicker on aibu from time to time.

[SilverdaleGlen]

Signed up because Bounty died and was sucked in.

Stayed because I had a nightmare DC2 and needed help.

Got hooked by the support of my long and painful marriage breakdown.

Now my life is calm I just sort of hang around for the shits and giggles and hope that I sound like an old sage that been around a bit. unlikely

[ZepellinBend]

Donor bit?

Originally when I was pregnant and clueless being the first one of my group to have a baby - that baby is now a moody preteen

Now more nosiness and fills some sort of social connection as a single parent when the dc have gone to bed and I'm bored and lonely. Take months off sometimes but always come back then find myself sucked in again.

[MarthaArthur]

Donor/conception board

[corythatwas]

Came here because I needed to talk to someone who would understand about having a child with SN. Stayed because I liked the company.

[oldlaundbooth]

Live abroad and it's a massive insight and connection to the UK.

Searched for something when pregnant four years ago, been here since.

[notangelinajolie]

For company. DH works all kinds of unsociable hours and I don't sleep much at night. I love him a lot more since reading all the really heartbreaking stories I read on here.

[Movablefeast]

I also live outside the UK and enjoy the connection with home. I like the randomness, you never know what the latest subject/gossip will be.

[TaraCarter]

I think I googled breastfeeding advice, ended up in Chat, and then never left.

[ZepellinBend]

That makes sense Martha, my mind went to organs which is why I got confused. Best of luck to you

[MarthaArthur]

Thankyou zepellin

[Dontsweatthesmallstuff]

Lots of reasons, mainly because there a lot of good advice on here, I do a lot of lurking, also because whatever you are going through, you can find someone else going through something similar and it makes you feel less alone, every now and again I hope I can try to help someone.

[Ifearthecold]

Living abroad so helps broaden connections and something to do that is quiet while DH watches dreadful films on TV.

[BulletFox]

Originally as an ex wanted me to have a baby with him - decided no - but I'm geographically isolated at present so like the chatting

[Intomyarms]

Same reason as you OP.

I like how diverse MN is and there is always a thread (or ten) that interest me.

[mylaptopismylapdog]

Can’t remember why I arrived here but stayed for similar reasons you Misty9 and Dontsweat. I hope sometimes I help someone but also gain a lot from reading about people’s experiences. It is also lovely to see that so many people are prepared to weigh in to offer advice and emotional support to complete strangers.

[SashaFiercesMummyFromHell]

Came over post-Jeffrey-gate and stayed ever since. A few members started a thread on another ahem parenting site I was on so I nipped over to the dark side and was bowled over by the wit, cynicism & penis breaker thread.

[SashaFiercesMummyFromHell]

*beaker

[Dontsweatthesmallstuff]

😆😆

[SapphireSeptember]

I joined because of the dinosaur thread (someone posting about how dinosaurs don't exist.) My mum was reading it out to me as it was happening, and then I found a link to it a while later, pissed myself laughing and signed up. (I also joined the Facebook group Dinosaurs Against Christians Who Are Against Dinosaurs because of that thread, bunch of nutters, but it's a really fun group.)
There are some wonderful funny, lovely, thought provoking people on here, and I love how diverse it is. And I love AIBU.