A real love in a virtual world
Many people believe that there is somebody for everybody, and singles looking for love have the world, quite literally, at their fingertips with the seemingly endless supply of online dating sites and mobile apps, like C.S and dozens of others offer something for everyone. And the odds for success are pretty good considering the number of people you can find from different countries at the same site.In a virtual world, or social net, players have the ability through their avatar(s) to create an online person beyond just a screen name, giving them an opportunity to creatively and thoughtfully reveal more about themselves to the players with whom they engage. What I see is these virtual world environments mimic those of real-world dating scenarios. For example, players can choose from a wide range of cooperative activities that can be enjoyed with friends, new acquaintances and dates, including playing games, attending virtual parties, and giving gifts. This offers the opportunity to form bonds and test the waters of how their online friends respond to various situations.
The question is.....Do you think virtual love can last? If so, what does it take for a virtual relationship to make it in the real world?
Comments (17)
It's sad to see people getting their hearts broken by putting their faith in online 'relationships'.
PS. I don't think there is necessarily 'somebody for everybody'
I was in a LDR for 2 years and believe me it was just too frustrating. You build up hopes to meet..form some emotional attachments as you get to know each other more and more each day but it seldom gets any further than that.
What's in the virtual world will stay there as it's all an illusion that your avatar has created.
You ask what it takes to make it real? ..Guts!!
And money ...to meet as soon as you can.
Have you got all these Cariño?
Like mine, we are almost in a year now and I met him from CS, we are like a best of friends. We'd met in person this year then come again 2 mos after.
Simple as that.
If you cannot afford trips to the other side of the world, or are not willing to potentially move there permanently, then block those countries. No point starting something you cannot finish.
I have dated three people I met on CS. One for nearly 2 years. So, it is possible, once you know your limitations and what you can offer.
Romance is all well and good, but you are setting yourself up for a fall if you put pink fluffy romantic thoughts ahead of real life practicalities.
As for why I put 'love' in ' ' , it is because I believe that until you are with someone in real life, doing everyday things, that you cannot feel real love.
Online love is just an idea of love. It's not real.
Build a dream bubble, live in it, and when / if it bursts, build another. Or have several pretty baubles going at once, and you'll hardly notice when one goes pop. So much easier.
Real is rewarding, of course. But it's very, well, real. Takes a lot of adjusting to!
Then the chosen female goes for it, and books flights to China to see you
Only to discover you are now living in Florida ...
What I would like to have is the stadistics of C.S, How many people from here got a real love and have broken the the wall that divide the virtual world and the real world.
Love is only infatuation. Or an illusion of it.