In the 21st century, social media has reshaped how we connect, becoming a major part of everyday life. Yet, while it offers convenience, it has also deeply affected real-life communication.

People are becoming less comfortable with face-to-face interactions as they depend more on digital communication. Even having a phone nearby during a conversation can make it feel less meaningful.

Online, it’s harder to understand emotions because we miss facial expressions and body language, which makes empathy harder to develop.

Misunderstandings happen often due to the lack of tone and context in texts and emails, sometimes leading to conflicts.

Social media also shortens our attention spans since it’s built for quick, constant content, which weakens our ability to stay present in deeper conversations.

But, of cource, there are still good sides to it. Social media connects people across distances, helping relationships survive, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also spreads information and awareness of some important topics. And, it offers spaces for individuals to share experiences and find support, creating communities.