Online Relationships Explained

Whatever our interests, it’s overwhelmingly likely that – out there on the internet – we’ll eventually run into someone who’s just as passionate about the same things. Digital friendships often begin as short interactions on a forum, on networking platforms or through in-game chat. If things go well, they might progress to messaging each other directly – perhaps sharing mobile numbers and following each other’s social accounts. If we only know someone through the online world, however, do we actually know them at all? Our explainer video examines the basics of online relationships.