I have always thought sending memes counted as maintaining a friendship. Like, if we are exchanging reels at 2 am, we must be close, right?
Well, in social media language yes, but in reality?
Not quite.
Social media has created what experts call a kind of "ambient closeness," where you know everything and nothing at the same time. You have seen their Goa trip, their new job post, even their oat milk phase. But ask yourself this: when was the last time you actually talked about something real?
It is giving "we are Ross and Chandler," but without the actual conversations.
X | Social media convinces you that you have hundreds of connections. But realistically, only a handful truly matter.
Not quite.
Social media has created what experts call a kind of "ambient closeness," where you know everything and nothing at the same time. You have seen their Goa trip, their new job post, even their oat milk phase. But ask yourself this: when was the last time you actually talked about something real?
It is giving "we are Ross and Chandler," but without the actual conversations.
X | Social media convinces you that you have hundreds of connections. But realistically, only a handful truly matter. The illusion of "we talk all the time"
Social media has turned friendships into low-key surveillance systems. If they posted a story but did not reply to your text, your brain immediately starts scripting drama.