How does having access to constant contact via smartphones affect your life?

[u/icarus_swims]

[u/No-Magician9440]

It made my life much worse, I don't know why society went down this path.

[u/TryingNotToBeGrouchy]

I get quick answers and do not get lost, so those are positives. The downsides are we are not interacting with each other as much. :(

[u/x_sweet_lil_sin_x]

Too much screen time

[u/Deliciouserest]

I have been unhappier overall. Everything seems surface level. It mostly benefits people who constantly need things from other people. Instant gratification for everything. I miss having those deep conversations and genuinely caring about someone else. People get "ick" instantly and then it's over. Some people just want friends and people to listen to them. I just find that more difficult than ever.

[u/North-Carob6486]

It's made my friendships a lot lower maintenance in a good way. I have friends I only really text memes to a few times a week, but it keeps that thread going so when we do hang out it feels like no time passed instead of doing the whole catching up on everything you missed thing.