Times have changed and so have changed the way in which people communicate with each other. Earlier, telephones were the only mode of communication but now certain applications like Facebook and Instagram have come into existence which has helped the population to stay connected with each other. Many people feel that this is a positive change, others ,however, feel that there are certain disadvantages with this transition. In this essay, I will highlight, why I feel the advantages of this transition outweigh the disadvantages.