Friendship and the internet: Best friends

When it comes to friendships and the internet, the two support each other. Many people are now friends due to the internet. I have several friends that have met someone online and they are friends to this day. Having an online profile allows us to leave out that first impression. Also, I feel like our friends encourage us to stay online. When we go to a friends house, we can spend hours on you tube or even on Facebook. It has become a source of entertainment for many of us. I do believe though, that we don't learn to appreciate each other as much as we used to. But overall, I think the internet has helped our friendships.