Yes I understand what you mean. Depending on my mental state it can be miles easier chatting online. When I am writing things down I feel I can more adequately communicate.

I have been chatting since I first got my own internet connection in 2006 or so. I still talk to the very first people I spoke with. I have met more friends over the years but those special few are just so important to me. I have only met three of my online mates in real life but it was not awkward and I found it easy to talk with them since they knew all my issues and never judged or got frustrated when I mix up my words.

I chat pretty much every night, I dont know what I would do if I didnt have my chat mates! They are an important part of my support network and extremely helpful when I need to be distracted.