Long running sticky thread request

[SlightlyJaded]

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

What a lovely idea, count me in

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 :(

Fab idea! Add my name too!

Count me in!

You can count me in also :)

Add my name too please

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.

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

This sounds good.

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.

Great idea, I'm in.

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

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

MWAH!

COUNT ME IN!!!!!

I'm in.

I support this too!

yars

Great idea .. Kent

I'm in.

Im in.

Thanks for this suggestion. It sounds lovely. We will def pass it on to the Powers That Be.

Thanks Helen :)

Great idea.

thanks HelenMN

Another supporter here.