The lonely soul

Sadly there are plenty of people out there without a social life. Online chat is an attractive option because it’s a simple way to contact new people - and it’s safe; you can always switch off. Okay, the media have gone to town on the image of the poor, acne-ridden teenager, locked in his bedroom as he taps away in front of the glaring screen, but it’s not all cliché. They really exist.