Connection of Technology with Social Life

Nowadays, technology has become a necessity like water, food, or air. It is nearly impossible to survive without mobile devices because everyone gets in touch using them. But how does being too close to technology affect our social lives?
Thanks to technology, now we have many new ways to communicate, such as phone calls, texts, SMS’s and even video calls. We can talk to our friends from across the world by pressing only one button. Sometimes arranging a suitable time to hang out might be challenging, so talking through texts and phone calls is a lifesaver. Since we can socialize more without needing to get out of the house, it has a positive effect on our social lives.
Despite all that, sometimes technology might cause confusion between online friends. It is harder to trust people on the internet since you can not meet them in person. Not being able to fully know someone might end up damaging friendships and harming our social life.
In my opinion, even though there are some risks, technology gives us diverse opportunities to socialize. It can be used for our good if it is used carefully enough. The number of benefits is higher than the number of threats.