Wait a sec! Is this 2009? Did I time travel I will go invest in Apple and Xiaomi and Alibaba I will also start NovelUpdates and buy Bato.to P.S. I apologize but I didn't read your post. Feels like a blast from the past.
It could work if both sides understand the restrictions. But without real life interactions such relationships are bound to change. Either to break off completely. To stay as friends who can support each other. Or to eventually cross the distance and meet irl. Of course because human scum exists everywhere irl they can abuse the internet to scam other people using both fake ID or taking advantage of naive people
You know I believe this kinda situation depends on a lot of factors. And its an either way kind of deal. Like a 50/50 situation for some people in this world. I would say for the able-bodied this may not work, But for people who are in-firmed, bedridden, or struck with an ailment and are in hospitals, care homes, etc. A virtual relationship would ease their loneliness. If I was old and in a carehome, my spouse passed away and my kids are good-for-nothings that don't want to visit me. Then Hell yeah I'd be down for a virtual relationship, because at that point in my life, I'm old and have got nothing to lose.
I don't know. I just found this pic on the internet Edit- i just searched for it and yes it is from the manga Hyakujuu no Ou ni Tsugu
I mean, I'm not majoring in psychology or anything, but I'm taking psych 101 this semester for college, and this was brought up. "Growing up with Social Media" And online relationships was another point in that general topic. And the general consensus, is that people get lonely and want/need acknowledgement. It's why some people get excited when people "like" their facebook, instagram, etc. The virtual relationship thing lasts, if both partners or the group puts the effort in spending time with each others company. Because the bottom line, is time & effort. Virtual or Physical world, that is what maintains any relationship. ---------------------------------------------- And that's why I brought up able-bodied vs those with limitations. Able-bodied people have an expanded experience and its also one of the reasons that drives the need for physical contact. While those who had limitations at birth or who were able-bodied but lost those abilities (loss of limbs, senses, cognitive function, etc). A virtual relationship would stand to be more appealing to most. (But again this doesn't always apply to everyone, its a case by case kind of situation)