Every corner has two sides and so does online dating. Here is a list of its advantages and disadvantages.

Online dating is the name of the game in today’s age and world. Today’s youth are open to dating and the fact that they are net savvy and spend maximum time online, online dating has picked up! Like every coin has two sides, online dating also has its own advantages and disadvantages. It all depends on how a person uses this medium to meet people, friends and soul mate! There are many real life stories about finding true partners online, and at the same time, people have sad dating stories and horrible experiences. Like everything, a lot depends on fate and luck, but there’s nothing wrong with trying!

Some of the advantages of dating someone over the Internet are:

• You definitely have more options online than in the real world. How many people can you really meet in your real life? Compare it to people you can chat and interact with over the web. This number is huge and therefore the chances of landing your perfect date or even better soul mate are high here.

• In a country like India, where dating is still taboo, finding dating online is a risk-free and taboo-free alternative.

• Many times when you meet a person for the first time in real life, you feel awkward and don’t know what to talk about! But if you have put the person online and chat with him/her, then real life first date becomes smooth and interesting.

• Many of us are faced with social awkwardness and feel shy about opening up in real life. The internet gives you the platform to be yourself and be honest.

But be careful: online dating has other faces too:

• There are tons of profiles online, but there is no real way to verify their authenticity.

• It is easier to deceive the other person and lie about yourself to appear “cool”

All said and done, physical appearance plays a good role in your soulmate decision. Through the Internet, images and videos can be bought and faked.

• In the worst case, bullying and abuse can occur.

Whether it’s an arranged marriage, a college sweetheart, a fling with a colleague, or an online date, matters of the heart are oriented toward destiny. All you can do is try to be honest in relationships!