But when virtual feelings turn into reality, sometimes surprises await us - pleasant or not so. Below are five revelations that can shock even those who thought they were prepared.

1. Real silence is louder than online letters.
Online, we can be eloquent, write passionate letters and spend a long time formulating ideal answers. In life, everything is simpler - and more complicated. A real pause when you look into each other's eyes can be much deeper and more truthful than a thousand messages.

2. Appearance is not filters, but energy.
He may be cute in the photo, but in real life you may not be caught by his smell, movements, facial expressions. Or vice versa - photos do not convey how charismatic he is. A person's energy is not something that is transmitted through a screen. And sometimes it decides everything.

3. Everyday life erases romance... if you are not ready for it.
In virtual reality, no one sees what you look like in the morning, how loudly you sneeze, or how much time you spend on your phone. Reality exposes both habits and everyday trifles. They can bring you closer, or they can push you away if you are both not ready for life without filters.

4. In reality, there are fewer fairy tales, but more truth.
It is easy to fantasize online: to draw feelings, to think up intonations, to idealize. In life, you cannot "write" a person's reaction. It is either there or not. And this can be a shock. But also a relief.

5. Touch is something that is not online. And it decides.
Intimacy at a distance can be bright, but no words can replace touch. Sometimes one hug destroys the illusion... And sometimes it makes the feelings real. Only in reality can you understand whether there really is that chemistry between you.

Online romances are exciting. But the real story begins when the screens turn off. And that's their main charm. Because love that has survived the transition from virtual to real is truly worth building.