First of all, it depends on which platform you are using and who you are choosing in a relationship.
Virtual friendships can definitely be healthy, but like any relationship, it really depends on the individuals involved and how they navigate things.
The key aspects of a healthy virtual relationship trust, communication, and respect are the same as in person relationships.
A real relationship:
- has fights
- has trust
- has faith
- has tears
- has hurt
- has patience
- has jealousy
- and most importantly, love.
If positive words are only available from the opposite gender without anything else, you should be cautious because these are just flattering words. If that person from the opposite gender has experience in sweet-talking, you are likely to fall into a trap.
We realize the love, care, and trust-filled words from our parents only when we become parents ourselves. This understanding comes with time.
A person’s trust and love are not immediately obtained. True love cannot be felt instantly, even in marriage. If the same love exists over time, then it is real.
Therefore, one can only determine the depth of a relationship based on its long-term commitment. Anything that comes quickly is merely attraction and not something permanent.
Among its downsides, an online relationship is definitely not as secure as a real-life relationship when you choose the wrong mate. You can hide your identity and true character and get in touch with someone you barely know in real life. This can lead to dangerous circumstances and potentially life-threatening situations.
However, people can genuinely connect emotionally and support each other online.
A major benefit is that these relationships allow people to interact without geographic boundaries, helping them meet others with similar interests or experiences—especially in niche communities or when they feel isolated in their immediate environment.
If you make the right choice, you will never be disappointed in your lifetime.
