Social media's impact on friendships and loneliness - balancing online and offline connections
• The article examines how social media influences relationships and feelings of isolation
• It argues that online friendships can be meaningful and help combat loneliness
• The author shares personal examples of valuable long-distance friendships maintained through technology
• Friendship apps are highlighted as tools to facilitate connections, especially for introverts or those with disabilities
• The piece concludes that the internet itself is not to blame for loneliness, but can be used positively
