Social Networking

Social networking can connect us to more people, but I think we might surprised by how much we can disconnect from them as well. The relations we make over Facebook and MySpace are kind of fake. To be perfectly honest, some friends we probably never pay attention to. We got lost in the deception that we are automatically closer to someone when we click "accept". In reality, we just might be loosing the bonds of those who are actually sitting in the room with us, figuratively speaking anyway. We can get so caught up in a social circle online filled with worthless conversions,that we are too distracted to spend time with our family and friends nearby. The communication you make with your friends isn't nearly as real as when you do it over the Internet. There's just something about really being with people that makes the bond stronger. Social networking can just become so addicting, so please don't let it take away from time you can spend with people. I mean, isn't the actual sound of laughter a whole lot better than reading "lol"? I do agree that social networking helps you to keep up with people's lives. However, you may gain more friends, but the ties will be weaker. Don't loose those who are closest to you! They are the people you can turn to, and we need people like that to make it through this life.