Is social media ruining your friendships?

I was reading this post about social media ruining friendships, and it got me thinking. I know many recent grads rely on social media as a way to communicate--maybe more than others. I'm 10 years out of college, so I use social media, but I don't divulge every detail on my Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn statuses. Many people don't.

But I'm surprised how many people get upset when they don't know what's going on in someone's life. How can they get upset if a person chooses not to share everything on Facebook.

Especially when it comes to a close friend. Can they get mad when you don't share every detail? Well, they can. But is it justified?

Everyone has their own comfort level with what they post and how they react to a post, but when you start to rely on social media as your means of communication, you can lose connection to those closest in your life. A status message replaces a phone call or a cup of tea--but really, it doesn't.

Next time you need to connect with someone, pick up the phone or at least send an email. Or if you find out about major life news from someone you thought was close to you, try not to get mad. Instead, connect more--using everything other than social media. Maybe send a letter. Maybe call. Maybe set up time to spend time. Especially with those close to you.

It's easy to get wrapped up in social media, but sometimes, even a regular status message doesn't communicate well.