Since day one of chat decades ago I found the chat world a place where I felt emtionally secure and fulfilled.  Never understood the need to meet in real life.  S small fish in a small pond is ideal for me.  FB is a huge ocean with way too many species swimming about.  Making friends is hit and miss at best. In good times I turn or return to chat and in sad times I wimper back to familiar rooms to just park and feel safe.