Pros and Cons of Virtual Dating
The internet has become the new way to meet people; whether looking for a casual or long-term relationship. Although dating is dating, virtual dating adds an extra element. There are pros and cons to virtual dating.
Pro – You get to learn a few things about the person before meeting them in person.
Con – The person on the other end of the computer may not be who they say they are.
Pro – Both parties are given a chance to be attracted to the inner beauty and not be blindsided by the person’s physical attributes.
Con – A picture or description can be fabricated and what you see when you actually meet might not be who you envisioned.
Pro – You don’t have to leave the comfort of your home.
Con – It can be anti-social and you won’t be able to see how the other person acts in a social setting.
Overall when it comes to virtual dating safety is important. Although you may chat, instant message, etc. on a daily basis, in reality you still don’t know the person. If you decide to meet in person, someone close to you should have all of the other person’s information just in case something happens. I would even suggest that not only do you meet in a public place but take a friend along with you (even if the friend sits at another table).
Beware, the person on the other end of the computer screen can be whoever they want to be while hiding behind a screen name.
Virtual dating doesn’t always mean real! Virtual dating can be fun, but it can’t replace face to face interaction.
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I am a hands on type of person, so virtual dating isn’t for me. I need to see facial expressions and check out body language to really get to know a person. I know alot of friends that have met their mates online or through a personal ad, but I’ll pass.
The realest sentence in this post…“Beware, the person on the other end of the computer screen can be whoever they want to be while hiding behind a screen name.“