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well I know myself all to well and I need accountability. Becasue I am my own worst critic.. but unless i dont have someone asking how I am doing.. and being "all up in my face" not much will change Because if I am left to myself.. sure I could be upset and hard on myself.. but I wont change.. i need a person there to ask me whats up.
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one of my best friends moved away. we tend to spend most of our time interacting via text or on fb chat. honestly, most of my interactions with my closest friends don't happen in person anymore. a group of my college friends have a email list that we keep each other accountable on. either way, i think you have to have a certain level of relationship before it will work. can this be acquired entirely online? sure. I think it's easier if you're friends in person first, but it's probably not necessary.

Absolutely!! My three main accountability partners are available only online. I have been doing this for about 3 years now and it definitely can and does work!

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As I said on Twitter, I think that online accountability could work, but it is not ideal. It's hard to build intimate relationships with people you've never met and/or don't see often. If there is no Christians that you are close to and trust in your life, than perhaps internet accountability could be used as a last resort. But I think that there is a huge amount of gravity held in an "in-person" relationship.
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I don't really understand the concept of "online" accountability. I guess I don't even understand the concept of accountability. To me, integrity is essential to living. I have to live with myself and if disappointment arises from something I do or do not do, it is my own voice that will condemn me before and louder than any others. It's not that way with everyone. I get that. I truly am my worst critic and struggle to allow myself the right to make mistakes. I don't guess Im qualified to give an answer in this one...

im my toughest critic as well

as someone who lives her life based on good internet accountability... yes, it works. but online accountability isn't enough in and of itself. there needs to be a real-life accountability as well. having someone in your life who will ask the tough questions.

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