Virtual meetings and communication via messages or videos allow us to stay in touch at a distance, but there are differences between virtual and real communication that are difficult to overcome.

Emotional closeness and energy exchange: When we are close to people, our interactions are much deeper. Meeting face to face allows us to feel support and warmth.

Authenticity and unfiltered: In real life, people most often show their true selves, without filters and editing.

Social and cognitive skills: Real interactions promote the development of social skills, empathy, and the ability to read emotions.

However, virtual communication has its advantages:

Accessibility and flexibility: Allows you to maintain relationships at a distance and communicate at any time.

Opportunity to meet people with similar interests: On the Internet, you can find friends and like-minded people all over the world, which is not always possible in real life.

Support in crisis situations: For people who find it difficult to leave home (due to health or other reasons), virtual communication is an important opportunity to stay in touch.

Thus, virtual communication can complement, enrich and support real communication, but it is unlikely to be able to completely replace it.