Hello everyone,
I've done a writing about the influence of technology on social relationships nowadays. I was disagreeing with the statement: "Technology is ruining human relationships, making people lonely and antisocial". Could you guys let me know your thoughts about my writing and make corrections on it? Thanks a lot! :)

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            Technology is undoubtedly an inextricable component of society these days.  As might be expected, it offers such a huge amount of things to do by ourselves that it could hinder our abilities to socialize and truly connect with others, making us lonely and antisocial. Thus, we can easily see why some have claimed that technology is ruining relationships, making one incapable of relating with others. Yet, I believe that, while technology has been slightly mischievous in its consequences, it has barely influenced negatively human relationships.

First, technology is used, to some degree, to develop relationships. Many people use technology as an easy way to meet people, allowing those who have beliefs, hobbies, and habits in common to meet, which can eventually lead to a relationship. Moreover, it is easier to keep in contact with those friends and family who live far from each other, since sometimes it is not possible to travel frequently to see each other, or it would take a lot of time going back and forth to your friend’s house just for a little chat. Were I not able to use technology, I would be a stranger to my own family since we live miles apart.

            Furthermore, nowadays, technology is said to drive people away from each other, making them lonely and antisocial. However, thinking about the past days, one could be antisocial by reading books, or checking the newspaper during the meals. So, where is the difference between the situation above and a person checking his e-mails? My belief is that if someone has tendency to drive everyone away, he or she will do it with or without technology. In my case, technology is an ally on not being lonely, because when I’m feeling bad about being by myself, I can just pick my cellphone and text my mom or a friend.

In short, I do not believe that technology is somehow ruining human relationships. Having the opportunity to be in other's company and choose to use your cellphone instead is not a technological problem, but a human dysfunction. I believe that technology has clearly more contributions bringing people together than diving them away. Should you think technology has only harmful effects on one’s relationship, think again.