Curated By: Nibandh Vinod
Last Updated: August 06, 2023, 00:35 IST
Friendship Day will be celebrated in India on August 6. (Image: Shutterstock)
Friendship Day 2023: Social media can be a powerful tool for connecting with friends, but it’s important to use it in a way that doesn’t damage our friendships.
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2023: Friendship Day in India is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. This year, it is being celebrated today on August 6. The United Nations has designated July 30 as International Friendship Day, but many countries, including India, celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August. This is because the first Sunday of August is a day when people are more likely to be free from work or school, and it gives people a chance to spend time with their friends and celebrate their friendships.
Positive Impact Of Social Media
Social media has made it easier than ever to stay connected with friends who live far away. We can share photos, videos, and updates about our lives with just a few clicks. This can help us to feel more connected to our friends, even when we’re not able to see them in person.
Social media can also be a great way to make new friends. There are many online groups and forums where people can connect with others who share their interests. This can be a great way to find people who you can relate to and who you can build meaningful friendships with.
Negative Impact Of Social Media
However, there are also some potential downsides to using social media for friendship. One of the biggest concerns is that it can lead to unrealistic expectations about what friendship should be like. We see our friends’ carefully curated posts about their perfect lives, and it can be easy to start comparing our own lives to theirs. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity, which can damage our friendships.
Another concern is that social media can make it easier to drift apart from friends. If we’re constantly connected to social media, it can be easy to neglect our in-person relationships. We may spend more time scrolling through our feeds than we do talking to our friends face-to-face. This can lead to a sense of disconnection and isolation, which can make it harder to maintain close friendships.
How To Keep Negative Impact Of Social Media At Bay
So, how can we use social media to enhance our friendships without letting it take over our lives? Here are a few tips:
- Set limits on your social media use
Decide how much time you want to spend on social media each day, and stick to it. - Focus on real-world interactions
Make an effort to spend time with your friends in person, and don’t let social media replace face-to-face interaction. - Be mindful of what you share
Think about how your posts might make your friends feel, and avoid sharing anything that could be hurtful or upsetting. - Be respectful of your friends’ privacy
Don’t share personal information about your friends without their permission. - Take breaks from social media
If you find that social media is taking over your life, take a break from it for a few days or weeks. This will give you a chance to reconnect with your friends in real life and to focus on other things.
