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Long running sticky thread request

170 replies

SlightlyJaded · 14/03/2012 10:34

Hello

I started a thread (randomly) in relationships, because I am hopeful that there is a way for MNers in need to get some RL support from other MNers.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1426504-When-you-need-a-RL-friend?pg=2

Is this something MNHQ could help with or support in any way?

Thanks

OP posts:
amillionyears · 15/03/2012 12:08

Im in.

PeppermintPasty · 15/03/2012 11:42

I'm in.

Ilovemypinkflowerywellies · 15/03/2012 11:21

Great idea .. Kent

Hullygully · 15/03/2012 11:11

yars

Fishandjam · 15/03/2012 11:05

I support this too!

Silverthorns · 15/03/2012 11:02

I'm in.

HoudiniHissy · 15/03/2012 11:00

WOW! Look at this support! Proves everything I always thought about my favourite parenting forum.

MWAH!

COUNT ME IN!!!!!

MightyNice · 15/03/2012 10:47

love this idea (am in anagram form of usual self, mitchyinge)

enthusiasmcurbed · 15/03/2012 10:34

Great idea, I'm in.

Haberdashery · 15/03/2012 09:39

I think this is a great idea and would help.

A thought: how about a sticky thread in each MN local, possibly called 'The Friendship Bench' or similar for people to post on if they need RL support. It would be specifically for that, not for organising meet ups or cinema trips or whatever. Or it could just have a link to the main thread and be locked for actual posting? Then people who are looking in their local sites in the hope of possibly meeting friends might see it.

Iheartpasties · 15/03/2012 09:34

This sounds good.

Startingagain88 · 15/03/2012 09:03

I'm definitely in ! :):):)

UhOhJo · 15/03/2012 07:29

This is a great idea, hope it happens. MN meet-ups are nice obviously, but sometimes a bit overpowering. There are a lot of lonely mums out there who would prefer a one to one with another mum who might listen. If this was called Mumsnet Connect or something neutral like that it would be best, and safety concerns are just common sense meet somewhere public etc.

I really hope this gets off the ground, well done to SlightlyJaded for suggesting it.

Whobuilt · 15/03/2012 07:28

Add my name too please Smile

destinyorfate · 15/03/2012 06:08

You can count me in also :)

LittlePebble · 15/03/2012 05:52

Count me in!

TheThinksYouCanThink · 14/03/2012 23:35

Fab idea! Add my name too!

skullandcrossbones · 14/03/2012 22:19

Great idea. I think there's a lot of 'stuff' around for young mums and kids, but once you're older with teenagers or even those who've left home, there's not much out there at all :(

PeggyCarter · 14/03/2012 22:11

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oreocrumbs · 14/03/2012 22:00

What a lovely idea, count me in Smile

fluffywhitekittens · 14/03/2012 21:53

Yes, seems like a lovely idea :)

iCANdothisiCAN · 14/03/2012 21:46

Fab idea, I am very lucky to have some fantastic friend but all are childless and have busy work/social lives.

So whilst I may not seem lonely I don't have any close friends with children and don't know any lone parents at all. So no one at all to talk to who remotely understands.

MN has been the only thing that has kept me sane so being able to thank someone in person and also maybe help another in my shoes would be lovely.

MadameMessy · 14/03/2012 21:42

great idea, I'm in ireland:)

IneedAbetterNicknameIn2012 · 14/03/2012 21:38

Fab idea :)

TheUnsinkableTitanic · 14/03/2012 21:34

great idea

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