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“When asked about the long-term benefits of virtual dating, many experts point to this very thing; the ease of video calls, and all the time they save. “It’s an efficient way to screen out all those ‘hard passes’ without taking the time and money to meet [someone] in person,” Laurie Berzack, MSW, a relationship coach and dating expert, tells Bustle. There’s also the fact that freedom is only ever one click away if the date ends up going downhill, Berzack adds. And for many, that’s another massive perk.”

“I Realized The Connections I Made Were Real”: The Long-Term Benefits Of Virtual Dating

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