• Heartprints

    Is the grass really greener on your friend’s social media?

    The other night while at a local restaurant, I noticed a family sitting at a table nearby. The dad was talking on his phone. The mom was checking messages on hers. Their teenage daughter was texting and their elementary-school-age child appeared to be playing a game. They were all on their phones. I am not judging this particular family because I have seen this scenario many times over again.   But, more and more it seems that this is becoming the new normal. Cyber “relationships” are taking the place of real relationships. Why? Is it the grass is greener syndrome?  Is it because in cyber space, you can portray your…