Social media is reshaping friendships, often creating a false sense of closeness. While friendships can thrive online, they may lack the depth of in-person connections.
“Did you see what that celebrity ate/wore/did/said last night?” This is the new norm, where interactions are defined by likes and shares rather than shared experiences.
Friendships used to be built in the ordinary: going to the supermarket together, going on walks just to talk, sitting around doing nothing at all. These moments are becoming rare as digital interactions take precedence.
The author believes that social media has both positive and negative effects on friendships. It allows for easy communication but often at the cost of meaningful connections.
Direct communication is emphasized as crucial for maintaining friendships. Without it, relationships may falter, leading to loneliness despite being ‘connected.’
As friendships evolve, the challenge remains: can we come together in real life as easily as we do online?
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