Now a days due to technology has ruled the world so everything is through Phone or laptops. For that reason we communicate on social media or video calls. We might be more connected than ever thanks to the advent of social media instant messaging and video calls. But what do we sacrifice for this new era of closeness. Is our friendship damaged by technology? or we lose ourselves in social media. In this piece, I discuss the positive and negative effects of our digital lifestyle on relationships as well as how we could use technology in them.
The Digital Link
Without question technology has completely changed how we maintain friendships. In the past keeping in contact with pals who lived a long way away required handwritten letters or highly priced phone calls. Today we are able to ship a short message proportion a meme or video chat with pals across the globe in an instant. Without being confined by distance social media tools allow us to share experiences. Celebrate goals and stay up to date on each others lives. In many respects technology has helped to close gaps that once appeared intractable.
Surface Level Connections
But just as technology facilitates communication it can also produce a illusion of intimacy. That is really shallow compared with face to face interactions. Consuming content through a feed of curated posts on Instagram or Facebook leads to superficial connection. Where real connection and understanding are undervalued. Friendships have become reduced to likes and comments with minimal chances for actual dialogue. Dipping in and out of conversations instead of having them at length.
The Effects of Screen Time
Traditional social skills have also decreased as a result of the development of technology. We may also find us less skilled at navigating face-to-face interactions as we get more comfortable talking behind screens. As we rely more and more on social media our ability to learn frame language, decipher tone and engage in excited listening may be damaged.
Technology as an Instrument
It’s important to realize that despite its weaknesses technology can also be a valuable tool for building friendships. Finding a balance between virtual and personal interactions is crucial. Keeping the depth of our interactions can be helped by scheduling time for meetings in person phone debates or video chats that replicate talks from real life. Instead of updating our social lives using technology to improve them can create stronger ties and ensure friendships remain vital.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no doubt that friendships have evolved as a result of technology which has benefits as well as drawbacks. Even though it keeps us connected over great distances, it can also result in relationships that are shallow and degrade our ability to socialize. It is up to us to properly control this online space so that technology promotes rather than destroys our ties. By valuing significant discussions and seeking constancy in our online and offline relationships we can use technology as a tool to strengthen our relationships rather than allowing it to erode the ones that are most essential.
