Social media has both benefits and drawbacks for social interactions and behaviors. It allows for global connectivity and information sharing, but excessive use can negatively impact users' social lives, thoughts, and behaviors. By making unrealistic comparisons to others' lives, constantly checking profiles, and oversharing curated highlights, social media can increase feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. It may also contribute to communication issues, sleep problems, and even violence in some cases. While social media connects people, in moderation is important to maintain real-world social connections and well-being.