How does Social Media affect our offline life?

Have we become to reliant on online social interaction? Or am i just exagerating when i say that we have come to a crossroad in offline communication? Dont we need real face to face contact? Or can our online friendships actually replace what we have offline? That what i tried to find out! Its not a surprise that many people prefer online communication, its easier to say what you want when the person your talking to isn't right next to you. But do we need real contact, a pat on the back or the tone of the other persons voice? Thats some of the things online communication can't replace, and now i ask you are these things necessary? That is something i can't tell you. That is an answer that only you can find!