There is a saying that something you love has the power to hurt you the most, and sometimes, having too much of something you like can do more harm than good. Caring about other people’s opinions in fear of rejection can often hinder people from being themselves in social situations, creating a likeness amongst society.

Social media has taken a turn that some predicted, but most did not. Created in order to bring people together, social media has also placed a barrier amongst adolescents and adults alike. This has had an impact on people’s ability to live life to the fullest, and instead causes people to unconsciously place more importance on superficiality.

A lot of people also spend a lot of time trying to achieve a picture perfect moment instead of actually taking the time to enjoy the present. At concerts, it is a lot more common to see people watching the show through the screens of their phones than it is to be enjoying what is taking place without technology. It is good to save the memories perpetually, however it should not  take over the whole experience.

There is also a certain dependency on being in the know and not missing out on things that take place on certain forms of social media such as Twitter or Instagram. A lot of people feel strange whenever they do not have their phone on them for the reason that we are so used to being able to interact with our friends and family with the click of a button. There is a certain pressure to respond in a timely manner in fear that people will get offended if the response is not quick enough. While it is good for someone to make time for the people that matter most to them, it is also beneficial to spend time doing things that you like to do, aside from texting or snapchatting with your closest friends.

Social media has also made it possible to over share things that should ideally only be shared with a select group of people. Passive aggressive tweets about drama as well as complaining about personal issues for validation has become a lot more common. Since 75% of teens have social media accounts, in-person-conversations are not normally deemed necessary due to the fact that it is faster and more convenient to quickly type something out and hit the send button.

This generation has also made it a point to show off on social media in order to make their lives look more exciting than it is. This is common amongst adults, teens and celebrities. When an average person posts a picture on social media, they will most likely pick the photo that makes them look as good as they possibly can, painting the false image that they look that way all the time.

While social media has brought people together in a way that has never been done before, it has also created issues that couldn’t possibly be predicted. Social media isn’t entirely a bad thing when it is used for the right reasons, however it can cause people to miss out on living in the moment. It is important to always keep in mind that the real world is much more important than the virtual ones we are able to create on screens.