On Tech & Daily Habits: Is social media doing more harm than good for real-life friendships?

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It’s no doubt that technology plays a pivotal role with relationships these days, because we can bridge the distance by communicating through our mobile devices. I was thinking today about how easy it is to hit the “like” button to someone’s photo over social media and assume you are keeping in touch. But when was the last time most of us actually had a long phone call or met up for a coffee with a friend? It feels like social media makes it easy to stay connected, but the connection itself feels much weaker than it used to be. Do you feel like social media has improved your relationships or made them more distant? How often do you call your close friends?