I think this is a generational and medium thing. We clearly have different definitions of "Online". I'm guessing your online communication is done via somethin

I think this is a generational and medium thing. We clearly have different definitions of "Online". I'm guessing your online communication is done via something that uses pictures and videos like Instagram or Snapchat? My main communication to my friends has been text-based chat for over 20 years, and I do have real and honest communication with them. When we meet physically, we continue where we left off online. Even if people have changed hairstyles, gained/lost weight etc. I wouldn't know, we don't share pictures or videos of each other regularly.