I almost never feel like I know someone well. At first it's because we haven't spent enough time together, and later on it's because the more time I spend with them, the more layers keep opening up in them.
As far as predictions/preferences are concerned, sometimes I can make educated guesses about some things a person will like or do. Other times, even if I know someone for years I can't figure out a lot of their preferences. For example, I found it easy to buy presents for the OH's mother even before I had spent much time with her - I just had an intuitive understanding of what she would like (even though there are other things about her I didn't, and don't, know). But I still find it hard to buy presents for my mother even though I've known her 43 years.
Yes, you seem "like you" online. IMO/IME, it's also true that your online persona and your "meatspace" persona each have unique aspects that don't get through in the other medium - but that's true for most people.
Is this whole subject just a pathetic attempt at attention?
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Date: 2005-05-05 06:24 am (UTC)As far as predictions/preferences are concerned, sometimes I can make educated guesses about some things a person will like or do. Other times, even if I know someone for years I can't figure out a lot of their preferences. For example, I found it easy to buy presents for the OH's mother even before I had spent much time with her - I just had an intuitive understanding of what she would like (even though there are other things about her I didn't, and don't, know). But I still find it hard to buy presents for my mother even though I've known her 43 years.
Yes, you seem "like you" online. IMO/IME, it's also true that your online persona and your "meatspace" persona each have unique aspects that don't get through in the other medium - but that's true for most people.
Is this whole subject just a pathetic attempt at attention?
OK, this bit seemed characteristic... :-)