We all need friends and we probably have. To take an example of our ancestors who obtained the basic necessities of life was done in a group.
Learning from that we arrive at the modern world which has been overtaken by social networking media. There are major friendships that flourish over these networks which can relied on and otherwise. Social networking media such as Facebook, Gmail have changed the landscape of friendship. There might be limits to the quality of friendships you have, like phoning a friend for advise and help but the quantity of meeting new people on Social network is huge.
Well firstly, let’s clear up the meaning of the word "FRIEND". Broadly, this term is about the number of people who we share trust and obligations but may vary differently with each person like sharing a drink with someone at the water cooler, having a night out with someone etc.
The definition of friendship often boils down to the question of needs. For some its all about affiliation - the need for having a large no of positive connection(making INTERNET FRIENDSHIPS). For others, friendship is more about intimacy the need to have a few warm, close relationships. While both affiliation and intimacy are rewarding, in the long run, quality makes a bigger difference than quantity.
Coming Back to the TIP -
You might find people on the internet suitable for your needs and would fulfill them and their is no harm in that, but what you need to keep in your mind is that some people are fraud, untrustworthy on social networking and you have to trust your instinct for that!
With that being said, Go make some new friends and keep the precautions in mind,
Thank you.