We tend to look at the universe through the limitations of our own perception, language, culture and experience. We call something “real” because we can observe it, measure it or understand it within the framework we have created.
But reality itself does not need our permission to exist.
Gravity did not begin to exist when Newton described it. The stars did not become real when we discovered them. And the universe does not have to conform to the way the human mind would like it to behave.
This leads to a question I find much more interesting than simply asking what we believe to be true:
Is truth something we discover about reality — or something we construct from the limits of our own perception?
I’ve been exploring this idea through philosophy, physics and the nature of reality, and it has become a major theme in my writing.
I’d be genuinely interested to hear what other people think.
Can we ever see reality as it actually is, rather than merely seeing the version of it that our minds allow us to see?
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Would anyone be up for a meet up of some kind? If so I can create an event
Wooow. me am looking for friends
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Hey folks, I’m Paul and live in Wicklow. Married with no kids. I work for a software company and am a gigantic nerd. Also love motorbikes and playing music. Everything is online these days so I thought it could be a cool place to meet like minded people for chats, hang out.
Heya just looking to see if there is anyone from mayo on this? Seems to be lots from Dublin haha
Hi there!
I’m Sonia, a Spanish student excited to move to Dublin at the end of February for an internship.
Having grown up in a small village, I’m eager to embrace new experiences and explore the vibrant culture of the city. I’m particularly interested in trying out activities like watching musicals, playing tabletop role-playing games (like Dungeons & Dragons), and other fun experiences that I’ve missed out on due to my personal circumstances. In my free time, I love reading, binge-watching series and movies, and diving into genres like fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I can be a bit shy at first, but I’m looking to connect with friendly, open-minded people, especially in the LGBTQ+ community.
If you’re up for some adventures or just want to chat about our favorite shows and books, feel free to reach out! Looking forward to making new friends in Dublin!
Iam looking for a friend because Iam still adjusting to Ireland. Hope I be able to meet great friends here.
Hi everybody, Im Valeria, 27, from Italy but recently moved to Ireland, co Clare.
Im married, no kids yet, no fur kids either.
I look forward making friends here, im quite shy and introverted (i know, not quite the italian stereotype).
I like pop/emo/rock music, musicals, videogames, anime/manga culture. Happy to meet for a coffee, or chat. 🙂
Greetings! Anyone here in Kerry?
G’day
New on here. I’m from co.derry . Just want bit of company for a chat, tea/coffee. Love tge outdoors walking abd cycling
Hi there, I’m new here, don’t even now what is this work.
I’m looking for new friends. I’m from Spain, leaving in Ireland for a couple of years. . it would be nice to have a chat with you.
Thanks
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Hello, BFFs! I am counting the days until we can fix up our house in California and sell it, then move to Ennis. The current plan is April 2025. Tick tock tick tock.
I grew up in South Africa, lived in Dublin for a few years in the 1980s, and have spent the last several years in California. Now our kids are grown and it’s time for Pat and me to go exploring on our own, and what better spot than Co. Clare, amirite?
There are a lot of people reaching out here on BFF. I’m curious how well that’s working. I’m fairly introverted so it’s always been hard for me to “just make friends”, and I find it super awkward to reach out to a stranger and say “hey I’ll be your friend” because you never know what you’re getting into. 😬 When we were young, our school classmates provided a good pool of potential friends. At work, we’re exposed to people who might turn into friends. (Unless you worked where I used to work 🙄) And when you’re in a new place and don’t know anyone, it’s really, really hard.
But research shows that one way to start friendships is to keep showing up.
One of the first things I’m going to do when we hit the ground in Ireland is sign up to volunteer… somewhere. I’ve found a few volunteer orgs but I’d love to get some suggestions. Who knows, I might even be able to connect with one of them <i>before</i> we get to Ireland.
What volunteer orgs do YOU recommend?
Hi Clare, I can totally relate. Where are those genuine good folks that are kind caring and funny… I’ve been searching since thr age of 5…
Hi everyone, My name is Wisam. Originally I am from Syria, but spent a decade in Qatar and Dubai working before moving to Ireland 4 years ago. I am in my early 30s and it seems a bit hard to make friends these days, so I was like why not trying it here?!
I believe every good friendship starts with a simple “hello”, so here’s mine! 👋
Feel free to ping me for a walk, a drink, or even just a chat.
Looking forward to make new friends ^_^
Looking to make new friends in Louth and surrounding areas
Hello All,
I just moved to Tullamore and looking for friends or to connect with people. I am 30, Male and an Engineer. Friendly and easy going.
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Hi I’m Fiona living in Roacommon. 45 with 3 kids, love being social would love to meet new people for friendship.
Hi,
This is Mark(27)
I am from India. It has been an year for me in ireland. I recently moved from Galway to Dublin for my accounting job.
I am looking forward to making some friends here. Thank you.
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Hi! New here, looking for new friends to meet up, do things of similar interests around Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare or close by those areas.
Hey all
Im looking for friends maybe even connections to hang out with do things im not sure this site is still active but if anyone in Dublin see’s this i would love to chat have coffee go out set something up message me.
Hey everyone,
What's the craic?
I am Agni and I moved to Ireland almost 2 years ago. I enjoy travelling, hiking, meeting new people and getting to know more about new cultures. I haven't had the opportunity to explore enough of Ireland due to living a busy life in a remote part of this country.
If anyone feels like having a chat or meetup over tea, coffee or a drink, drop a message.
Hope to meet some interesting people to share more with.
Don't know how to go about these things as meeting people directly and talking works less in the small country that I've lived in. Been almost 2 years since I've relocated to this country but I do enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them while sharing hobbies.
Feel free to drop a line and we can talk more.
I’m 31 years old, married, mom of a 2 year old boy, recently moved to Athlone. Since I'm new in town, I'm looking for new friends here (not necessarily moms) for hanging out, coffee, walks, outings, nights out etc.
I hope to meet friends here but the profiles on this site don't have much information about themselves and I'm not sure if I should contact them.
Yes. Looking for other mam’s myself
Hey there.
I'm Alex, I'm actually living in Japan at the moment but will be moving to Ireland in a year or so, trying to meet people to talk to.
I'm 35, single, no kids.
Very introvert and stay at home person, but I love to chat. And reading books, tea, music (I play some instruments as well), playing videogames from time to time, going to restaurants, traveling and visiting new places. Would very much like to meet a new friend or two.
Cheers
Hi I am looking to set up regular social nights out in Clonmel.
Hey,
I am in my late 40s and moved back to Ireland a few years ago, just before COVID hit. Most of my previous friends now have much younger kids than mine and are not interested in taking time off from their families, which is fine and understandable.
I am hoping to make new friends with similar interests to mine. Not interested in a romantic relationship, just friendships.
It is my first day here but I am getting the feeling not much is happening. Is there still someone around Dublin that is active in this site? If so, please feel free to give me a shout!
All the best,
Sonia 🙂
Hi, I’m Bethwyn, I’m 19 and Australian, I moved here 6 months ago with my fiancé who’s Irish, and our dogs will be flying over next month. I’m in cork and it’d help to find friends close to me. I love nature, going for bush walks or to nature reserves and wildlife parks, i paint and draw or play Minecraft in my spare time, but would like to meet people and start going out more, being more social. I can be really shy and awkward but once I’m comfortable I’m super goofy, loud and expressive. I’ve never had many friends and find it hard making friends, so I hope this site works. Check out my instagram if you want to see into my crazy life @1t5ya801
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Hello,
first introduction on BFF for 2023!!
I'm Nicolas, from south France, by the Mediterranean Sea. I'm 43, have 3 children, 2 dogs and a cat 🙂
I'm a musician, a chemist working in Ecology and felt in love with Ireland and the Irish People a long time ago. I'm lucky enough to have friends living in Galway and visit them quite often.
I practice yoga, hiking, camping, cooking, playing guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, flutes…
I'm an highly sensitive person with a strong need for creation (writing, music, drawing…) and connections.
Even if I live far from Ireland, I'll be happy to meet people here, chat and maybe one day, meet you in person!
Have a beautiful day 🙂
Long story short:
Male, dad to 1, mullingar, 40’s, looking to make friends.
Long story long, I’ve moved around a bit and struggled to keep long term friends, primarily because I expect ultimate loyalty from friends. Partly because I’m quiet, always have been, always will be.
I do ove a good night out though. Love music, people always assume it’s rock I will like, but it’s everything from rock to trance and heavy house music. Love reading. Oscar Wilde. Edgar Allen Poe. Fiction. Micheal connelly. Graham masterton. Ken Bruen. Lee Child. Self improvement or business books.
Love nerdy stuff, not superheroes or marvel, but gadgets, Space, sci-if. Love wine and coffee. I’m socially awkward, but hide it well and get there in the end.
I’d be interested in meeting up with anyone interested in adding friends to their lives. HMU
Looking to make friends in Clonmel
Hii Everyone
I recently landed in Cork. Looking forward to make few friends around.
Looking to make mam friends
Hi,
I'm just looking for someone to meet for coffee, or a beer, take a walk, maybe do a boat trip or a bike ride, or whatever you like. I'm here a while, but haven't met anyone outside of work. I'd love to hear from anyone m or f.