Got more online friends than face-to-face? Learn to build real relationships today
Your cellphone, the internet, computers – they’re all great! You can meet new people, learn new things and share ideas with friends from all over the world. But what about your friends who live just down the street? The web is fun but if your online time has created barriers between you and your real friends, it might be time to put down the phone and experience the world with #nofilter!
Real talk
Ammera, a 16-year-old high school student, told us about the time she went to her favourite hang-out spot on Saturday. All her friends were there, but it was oddly silent except for the constant pinging and chirping from everyone’s phones. It got ridiculous when one of her best friends, who was sitting just across from her, sent her an SMS! That might sound silly, but it’s something that many of us have probably experienced. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re all alone even when you’re with your friends, here’s an idea – make a pact that the first person who checks their phone when you’re all together has to sing a silly song for everyone or do something else embarrassing. If that doesn’t encourage your friends to put down their gadgets, maybe nothing will.
Real world
We love the internet – there’s so much to learn and do and think about on the web. And when you run out of things to Google, there are always those funny photos of cats!
Never forget what’s really important: the people close to you. Your friends. Your family. Those you care about. Be present in your life so that you have things to ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ in the real world too.
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Qenzo
I need a best friend
Nov. 26, 2022, 4:02 p.m.
i need a girlfriend
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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Really
Really,God will help u
Hi Anonymous,I love the way you speak and i can really tell that you're intelligent because you always say things that are reasonable, I have seen you in how to say NO! What you said there made me know that you're a decent person can we be friends?
Yes
r u on fcbk ok let be frndz
I need the one who will love me
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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me I nid just a normal friend wat do u tink
I need the one who will take care of me
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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Am hear 4 u i promise never to hurt u. Type ur numba
please how can i c all my replies ..... like go bk 2 it
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Aice! To see your replies, go back to the story you commented on, the replies will be there. We hope this helps.
Hy Friends...I'm New Here Nd I Love It
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
This is awesome..Bt those around seem to hv nothing to offer..Academicaly.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
hello friends am new here ...I lik d way every one comment,so u friends should teach me more,i love u;Gorgeous
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hi victory u ar welcomed.
am new here
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Type your comment here..hi sis i nid ur advice i am a girl and i hav a female friend bt we always quarel over small thing pls i dnt wnt to lose our friendship we av been quellin since last week what should i do?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Mizzs421! Thanks for the comment. You both need to understand each other to make this work. You need to know what the other person likes and dislikes and also respect the other person's opinion. As for the ongoing quarrel, someone needs to break the silence and talk it over. Building strong friendships actually takes a lot of time and effort. We hope this helps
Hey Ilyas! We removed this message because you added your personal information
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Hi, i'm sum1 u can call a peoples person & yet a loner.. I long to hve dat friend dat wud always be with me..but idk how
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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A best friend! Sum1 tight dat can undrstnd me & be in my every vibe. I get jealous wen other pple flaunt deir besties :(
Hey Riri! Thanks for the comment. You don't have to be jealous of other people's friendships when you can make friends too. Just be friendly and nice to people. Smile more often and don't wait for people to come say "hi" first. Make new friends and build the relationship. Also remember that the best way to make good friends is to be a good friend too. We hope this helps
Good frnds, in dis days are hard to be found.
Life is all about making friends!
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Really Because your best friend can turn to become your worst Enemy .
ON! IT IS NOT!!
A friend in need is a friend Indeed
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
true talk
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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HEY Love I CHANGE MY NAME FROM LOVE 2 GRACE. NW I HOPE U KNW HO IS COMENTIN
Life without frnds is incomplete
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Hi sis plz i nid ur advice my best friend is angry wit me for the past 4days nw i av begged her she refuse to listen to me, i called her on phone she did nt pic i test her message she nt reply sis plz what shoild i do? I realy missed her and i wish she allow me to make tins right again
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey mizzs421! Thanks for opening up through this comment. We are so sorry about what you are going through with your friend. Maybe you should give her space a bit for a while. She is probably too angry right now and doesn't want to talk. Just let her know you miss her and you look forward to you both talking again. We hope this helps
Helloooo,,,,,, Friendx Am New Here Ooh, Please Sweet, And Lovly New Friend Am I Welcomed???
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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U are welcome dear
OF COURS YOU ARE WELCOME
Am new here and me here to make friendship here am I allowed
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Yes dear
Love And Baby Thank's U For Acceptin Me As A Friendx, Am Vry Happi Sister's
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Am New Here Can I Hav A Friends
Yea Of Cause, U Can My Friend
Hello friends, am new here am I welcomed?? I would like to make friends over here
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Hello nice to meet everyone here hope am welcomed
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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yea u are
hello dear
Hey Big sister.. Happy new year to u. I have three best friends and I want to introduce them to my family and they will introduced me to theirs but I don't know if my family will be happy with it or not. What do I do pls?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. What makes you think your family will not be happy to meet your friends? It really shouldn't be a big deal but if you have your reasons for saying this, please share them with us. Thanks
Its no big deal big sister just that I feel like my parents might not be happy with my guts for bringing my friends to them since they've always grounded me all my life😔
THEM JUST ASK THEM
Hi I'm new here would like to make some new friends
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I just need cool friends
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Hello is their a berry kind friend
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Friends are like a box of crayons. Each one is different from the others; But put them Life can give us a number of beautiful and rich friends; But only true friends can give us a beautifully rich life! and they make a Friendship is like standing on the wet cement.. Longer u stay, The harder to leave and If u try to go, U cant go without leaving ur footprint. .
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey opeyemi! You are very right. Thanks for this
Hello Opeyemi. I'm Omolade. I hope we can be good friends.
Hi..pls am new here,and i realy nids real frnds to hook up wt..hope am welcomed?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Spotless! Welcome to Springster Nigeria. We have written articles on friendships and how to make real friends in the real world. You can search for #friendship at the bottom of the page for articles on this topic. Even though we encourage making friends here on this platform, sharing of personal information like phone numbers, address, location, emails, social media information are not allowed here. We try as much as possible to keep the safe space and everyone's personal information secure. We hope this helps
yes u are
Hi...Iam new here and I want to have a real friends...Am i welcome ??
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Nice to have you here am Samson by name
can u b my friend?please
Sure u re welcome i would like to be ur frnd
Hello! I'm Gift. It's nice to be here. I have a friend who I share my foodstuffs with. She doesn't contribute to make the food but she comes when it's time to eat. This irritates me but most times I feel guilte if I don't share with her. How do I stop this? Or am I just being selfish?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Gift24! No, you are not being selfish. It is perfectly normal. You need to talk to your friend about this. Let her know that you cannot sustain both of you and there is nothing wrong with her contributing to what you both will eat. Just be polite while you say this. We hope this helps
Hi,am new here..hope to meet kind hearted friends. Thank you.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hello, am Gideon and am also new here will you please be my friend???
will you please be my friend
Hi,am new here..hope to meet kind hearted friends. Thank you.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I have nt been in relationship before but hw can i start
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey MUSTARDSEED! Thanks for the comment. There is no manual on how to start a relationship. You need to be ready emotionally, mentally and in every other way. If you still need a manual on how to start a relationship, it means that you are probably not yet ready for it. A relationship comes with lots of responsibility and you have to be very very ready for it. We hope this helps
I have not been in relationship before but hw can i start
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I already in relationship,how can I manage it's career
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I NEED GIRL FRIEND
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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yes
Hi am new here
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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HI
Hey snow white like the pretty disney princess welcome i am soooooo happy for you
Hi,I am new here,I hope I will meet lovely friends to hook up with.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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you will
Justina is absolutely correct i would even love to be your friend
Hi jamila baby
hi am new here,hope i will make friends here
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Sure Justina welcome to the world of springsters i am so happy for u congratulation.
thank u misty
tank u_mystey*like u_said she's well come too spring ster_so hv fun and enjoy dis place
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Trust you are doing great
Hi everyone, am Humphrey by name am a new guy here
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hi..wlc
xup everyone,am new here
hello guy
Thanks 4 welcoming nd accepting me
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
Hi Frnz,I'm new here and I hp I'm graetly Welcom?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hello Eddie
hi'm new here nd hpin errthing is cool here?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Hi am new here I hope am welcome
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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yes you are Angle.
hi am a new guy here and i hope i will meet nice friends here
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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hello ma235
Hi ma235.
Assalama ALaykum... Hello oooh Mrs BIG SISTER ... Am also New here, in springster and my name is Abdoul.. And my nickname was SAKKA...and I have Question if I want to share My Own story With Springster.... How can I do it if I want? Here it's my Question Mrs Big Sister Have a funny Day Thank you, Good bye 👋...
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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hello Abdoul234
omo I get plenty friends here pass for real life oooooooo.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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You sure do @jbaby005. You are very active here and so that is expected.
the only friend I have here is jbaby and Paris2 and I wish I can make more friends.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Hi,am free Cutie