Is social media the reason why millennials are lonely?
| Jul 4, 2018, 17:44 IST
We live in a world where technology has taken over immensely. Things that required stepping out and interacting with people can now be done with the touch of a screen. We have apps for everything, be it dating, shopping, traveling and what not. While technology has immensely helped reduce many burdens we once faced, it has also made us more unsocial. Now, a 90-year-old sex therapist has claimed that social media is what can be making millennials lonely.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer revealed that she felt that it has become increasingly difficult for millennials to hold onto romantic relationships. "I'm very concerned about loneliness," she told The Sunday Telegraph. "People are losing the art of conversation. They’re constantly on their iPhones. You see the couples sit sown in restaurants both with their phone on the table. It's a big problem for the relationships," she added.
The doctor is also going to host a program to tackle such issues in hopes that it will encourage young individuals to spend less time on the internet and make real connections. Stay tuned for more updates.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer revealed that she felt that it has become increasingly difficult for millennials to hold onto romantic relationships. "I'm very concerned about loneliness," she told The Sunday Telegraph. "People are losing the art of conversation. They’re constantly on their iPhones. You see the couples sit sown in restaurants both with their phone on the table. It's a big problem for the relationships," she added.
The doctor is also going to host a program to tackle such issues in hopes that it will encourage young individuals to spend less time on the internet and make real connections. Stay tuned for more updates.