Virtual life on internet

I have never thought that I would live in virtual life on internet before. Because I didn't see any benefits or improvement in my life. Simply, it takes so much time and money. 

However, I have had one recently. I am so surprised why I was addicted to life on internet. I make new friends and talked with them everyday. We kept in touch that we could know what others do, their feelings as well. I ignored some real relationships  and tried to connect people I don't know who they are, where they live and if they tell lies. Sometimes, they care me, sometimes not.