This is a positive aspect of social media, as you can make connections with not just those who are directly next to you and it allows you to see the world outside. However, I agree with Konnikova when she says that the connections are just more meaningful in person. She also tells us that, “there may be a physiological aspect of friendship that virtual connections can never replace” (Konnikova 5). Yet some readers may challenge my view by insisting that, “touch” isn’t valuable, and that you can make lifelong friends online and never have to go through the stress of making friends in person again, you have to look at every aspect of what a friendship is. Imagine sharing a nice laugh, or a smile, even a nudge, firm high fives, warm hugs, you get the point, these gestures can never truly be reciprocated over the screen. On the one hand, I agree that social media can be beneficial, it passes time, it’s fun, and you can still be social on the internet! But on the other hand I still insist that we need to take control and be aware of how much we’re using it, and not let it take away from those valuable connections you can only make face-to-face.