Why You Should (or shouldn't) have a Virtual Friend

It seems like these days, more and more people are meeting online. Some have found their soul mates from other corners of the world!! Others have been able to find friends where they used to feel alone. Maybe you've been trying to meet a special someone on social apps or through your phone app store. Some might have even invested in a gold digger or sugar daddy sites which I would not name. Well, I want to ask you a straightforward question should we settle for a virtual friend?

Fortunately, modern technology has allowed us to make new friends. It almost feels like you've known your entire life. I always say that I only have one online best friend but have multiple friends online nowadays, and probably if you are reading this blog post, most likely you are friends of mine. Now, I have a question for you. Have you ever tried to make friends online? If so, then how did that turn out for you? At first, I was skeptical about making friends on the internet, but once I started, it felt like second nature. My favorite way to meet new people is through Discord.

In this blog post, I will share some advantages and disadvantages of having a virtual friend.

Virtual friends are always there for you.

Your virtual friend will always be there for you, no matter what day. You can contact them whenever you need to talk about anything or if you want someone to listen to what's going on in your life. It is handy if you have a bad day at work and need someone who can relate to your situation.

Virtual friends are more accessible to talk to than real-life friends. If you're shy or have trouble making new friends, starting conversations with people you don't know very well can be challenging. With a virtual friend, there's no pressure because you don't have to meet them physically in person.

Virtual friends can be fake as some portray a persona they want to show.

They may not be the same person they portray themselves to be. They may be very different from their virtual self. You can't get to know them or learn who they are. It's easy to hide behind a computer monitor and pretend to be someone else. They can be someone you want to be, but it's not the same as being yourself.

Virtual friends can help you find a real-life friend.

I have met many friends online, and I can say that I consider most of them real-life friends already.

Some I have already met, others are not yet due to geographical situation, and others are just for privacy.

The great thing about having an online friend is getting to know them. You can have a good conversation and make them feel comfortable around you. It's easy to talk about anything without fear of judgment because they aren't face-to-face with you! When we are face-to-face, we tend to judge each other on their looks or dress. We tend not to open up as much as we do when behind our computer screens.

Virtual friendships might lead to issues of trust and betrayal.

It's important to remember that even though you feel like you know someone well, they are still a stranger. You can never trust them completely, no matter how much you think you have a connection with them. Online friendships have the potential to be more intimate than face-to-face relationships. You might share things about yourself that you wouldn't tell other people in your life. It is because it's easy to talk about anything without fear of judgment. After all, they aren't face-to-face with you!

In the end, this comes down to your personal preferences. If you feel you can benefit from a friend who is always there for you, then go for it! The choice is ultimately up to you!