There's a lot of food for thought here: whether we value our deeper relationships as much and whether technology improves that connection; the importance of our interpretation and inventiveness with the means provided by technology to communicate; the role of virtual society in self-definition and personal growth. And not least, the invasion of SMS shortcuts in our written self-expression! Social ...
I find that technology has enabled much more connection than in the past. It has deepened my close relationships and prevented many casual relationships from evaporating. Let's face it, many of our relationships are fairly shallow to begin with. So, any supplemental or incremental interaction helps to deepen them. And yes, I'm happy.