People have been virtual dating in varying ways ever since the internet starting becoming available to a great population. At one time an online dating might have meant exchanging emails back in forth, like in the movie You’ve Got Mail. The excitement of that ding when a new email came through was likely no different than seeing you have a new message from that guy in the online chat of the blockchain dating network you just joined. 

Over time, online relationships grew through dating sites, messenger boards, and other options for chat. More recently, people have been able to meet face to face in various messaging apps and have real conversations.

And that brings up one of the major benefits of virtual dating – safety.

AR dating is a great option for those who have safety as their first concern. Meeting someone in person that you have no familiarity with can be a scary thing and it is one of the reasons that many women (and some men) avoid dating networks. Sure, you can send messages back and forth and get a feel for a person, but messages can be thought out carefully and people can present themselves the way they want to. It’s very easy to think you know someone through messages and then find out later that they were not revealing their true personality.

Video dating creates a face to face meeting between two people that mimics a real-life meeting. You can hear the tone of voice, see facial expressions, and get a much better idea of how someone will treat you in real life when you have a conversation in a video chat.

A blockchain dating network is a great option for virtual dating because you know your privacy is protected. Your privacy is number one and you don’t have to go through a million little steps to ensure that your information is kept secure. Other video apps can be confusing and have hidden terms that might make you vulnerable.

Of course, online video dating is especially beneficial during our current uncertain times. Even though most countries are making progress. This means you need to stay home and only go out when necessary. Isolation can get very lonely when you’re single and virtual dating can be a way of combating feelings of being alone.

A virtual date can take place on your terms and last as long as you like. Some people have even enjoyed virtual dates that have gone on for hours. People enjoy a meal together, watch a movie, and even play games on virtual dates. It may miss the element of touch but you can have fun with another person and get to know them on a level that’s not possible when exchanging messages and texts.

That brings up another benefit of virtual dating. It removes any pressure to get physical and allows you to focus on building a friendship first. For many people, the pressure to get physical can start on the very first date. They may be aware that the person they are dating will expect a kiss at the end of the night. They may worry that after a certain amount of dates, more intimacy will be expected. When the person you’re dating has expectations that you aren’t willing to meet yet, it can cause a lot of stress. 

Anxiety over physical expectations may cause a relationship to end before it gets started but virtual dating removes that anxiety. It allows people to find out if they are compatible on more than a physical level and can result in a more solid foundation for a lasting relationship.

Online dating might not be your first choice for getting to know someone, but it does have benefits of safety and let’s you focus on building a relationship before intimacy comes into play. In the end, even if isolation is not a requirement in society anymore, a few virtual dates are a great idea for anyone that wants to get to know a potential partner better before meeting them in person.