Originally Posted by
MythOfSisyphus 
But I have a pretty low "thermostat" for how much human contact I need. My job requires dealing with other people so work is about enough. I actually feel more connected to some of my online groups (dedicated to my hobbies/interests) because I don't know a lot of folks IRL that are into those things.
This is how I feel. I am married and live in a large city, so don't lack for human contact. I emphasize quality over quantity. That is, the friends in my life are of a spiritual bent, so our conversations and interactions are more interesting. I love online interaction because people seem to be able to share more easily and be themselves.