Phelps-Roper’s communication with C.G. was strictly online, yet she was still able to develop a relationship with him. This argues Konnikova’s point in which Dunbar claims strictly virtual interactions will stunt social interactions. He continues, saying that touch is necessary to form intimate relationships, as it creates shared experiences between two people. In my personal experience, I have been able to form close bonds with people strictly through social media. Social media allows me to have one-on-one conversations with someone, just like I would in person, and no physical touch or interaction will change the atmosphere I have when I talk to someone over a social media platform. Here, many people would object that touch and in-person socialization creates intimate relationships. I would argue this point by giving the example of my friend Will. I had someone named Will add me on Snapchat last year. Will Snapchatted me, and we soon ended up growing a very good friendship. This soon turned into calling each other every night and creating small talk like how our day was or deep and meaningful conversation like what our dreams and aspirations are. To this day I still have not met Will in person, but it does not stop us from having a very personal connection. Although I do agree with Dunbar and his different levels of friendship within the Dunbar number, and I do think touch can help grow a relationship, I do not think it is necessary to have to have physical touch in order to form deep bonds, or that it will stun social interactions.