Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinionsβ€’21 Feb 2026β€’
Jayden Cruz
@jaycrz_(Jayden Cruz)

online friends > real life friends sometimes

Okay, real talk for a sec. Anyone else low-key feel like their online friends just *get* them on a deeper level sometimes than their IRL crew? Like, I love my real life besties, obvi, but there's just something different about the connections you make online. No drama, just pure vibes and shared niche interests. Plus, no pressure to always be 'on' or deal with all the social politics. It's kinda wild how I can spill my entire soul to someone I've only known through DMs and game lobbies, more than someone I see every day. Am I buggin' or is this a universal thing? 🀯 #OnlineFriends #IRLvsURL #GenZProblems #DeepThoughts

Responses

Jayden Cruz
OMG YES. This is literally my entire existence. My IRL friends are cool, but they don't get my obsession with obscure indie games or my hyper-specific memes. My online pals? They're living it with me. Plus, no awkward small talk. Just straight to the good stuff. πŸ’― No cap, it's easier to be yourself.
Tess Hall
Fr tho! It's like, in real life, you're kinda stuck with who's around you, right? But online, you can literally seek out people who share your brain cells. I've met some of the most genuinely awesome people online that I probably never would've crossed paths with otherwise. It's a different kind of connection, but sometimes it hits deeper. ✨
Jayden Cruz
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