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Long-distance online relationships - Advantages and Disadvantages

With the advent of modern technologies, it’s easy enough to get into long-distance online relationships. But what are the advantages and disadvantages?

By Jonathan DraperPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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These days, more and more singles are seeking partners by signing up for a dating sites. They are drawn to this environment for many reasons, including convenience, choice, and compatibility. Another factor is the possibility of connecting with someone from a different cultural background. People tired of coming across the same old faces in their local singles bars relish the prospect of flirting with foreigners! So with the advent of dating platforms like meetmesexy.com it’s easy enough to get into long-distance online relationships. But what are the advantages and disadvantages?

Advantages

Absence does make the heart grow fonder

People who are in a committed relationship but separated by distance for whatever reason will commonly find that the other person is always on their mind. Their lives will revolve around the moments when they are communicating with each other, as well as anticipating the next time they will be reunited.

Technology is available for staying in touch

There is now so much technology that can be applied to any long-distance relationship to allow the parties to remain in fairly constant contact. As well as the obvious methods of phone calls or texts, the software and hardware now exist for people to get involved in video chatting, or even connecting by using virtual reality headsets. This is an aspect of communication that has come to the fore in 2020, with the global pandemic forcing people into lockdown or socially distancing. This has given rise to the modern phenomena of ‘zoom parties,’ where friends can socialize in the comfort of their own homes, interacting with acquaintances via their cameras

More flexibility to organize your life

Another advantage of being involved in a long-distance relationship is the degree of flexibility to get on with other aspects of your life. When you are not having to devote time to direct activities with a partner, you can organize other areas freely, then set aside quality time to spend with your partner remotely.

Keep your options open

If you are in a long-distance relationship, depending on the degree of commitment, you will always have the option of keeping an eye open for other possibilities. Until you have decided that the person you are with is your soulmate who you would ultimately wish to commit to a long-term relationship with, the clear benefit of being separated is that you are free to explore other avenues.

Disadvantages

Your paths can start diverging

When you are in your relationship with someone who is in a different city or even country for whatever reason, say employment or study, there is always the danger that your goals will become far less aligned. The longer you are estranged, the further apart your respective motivations and aspirations might become.

Mental health issues

When you are continually apart from a partner, it will be only natural for you to end up worrying about your future, eventually entertaining some doubts about the feasibility of maintaining this long-distance connection. Over a period, these concerns can escalate, to the extent that they start to impinge on your happiness and well-being. One of the most detrimental impacts of any of the aforementioned negative factors is the extent to which self-esteem can be affected. While the majority of people will be embracing online dating technology for its beneficial side, a minority of individuals will be less comfortable. This sense of disillusionment can easily spiral into mental health issues.

Succumbing to temptation

The greatest problem faced by people who are forced to spend time apart is reflected in the familiar adage: ‘when the cat’s away the mice will play.’ If you are carrying on an otherwise busy social life, heading out to bars or clubs with friends, temptation frequently lurks just around the corner. There will be occasions when your long-distance relationship will be sorely tested by attractive singles in your immediate vicinity.

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Jonathan Draper

I'm Chief Editor of relationship blog at Loveaholics.com.

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