Why do people join AFF?

A large number of the Meelp population is so paranoid to even chat with somebody new. How do you meet new people? I’d like to hear about other peoples successes._ Edelmira:I think if I leavery, she will be happy and have some peace.(11 March 2017) Edelmira:I’m coming to terms today with the realisation that I’m no good [...]
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Vanda:
I need last names for Aislynn (goes by Ace) and Alaska.
(12 March 2017)

Lettie:
How to hint to my boyfriend I want to be tied up?
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
22F dating 19M, too large of an age gap?
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
Do you guys think the age gap is too large?
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
I ve dated guys who were same age and older but never younger.
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
I m worried people will judge us because of the age gap, and he s as old as my younger brother which makes me feel like I m a cougar.
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
He asked me out and the only reason why i hesitated is because of his age.
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
But he s actually 19 and still in uni (I m in grad school, same campus). We can talk for hours sitting in a park doing nothing except just being with each other.
(12 March 2017)

Lizzie:
I (22f) met a guy (19m) who is really mature for his age and gets along great with me, I actually didn t think he was younger than 21 when I met him.
(12 March 2017)

Ouida:
I always get nervous and start sweating when I have to read in front of everyone.
(12 March 2017)