This document discusses and compares virtual and real relationships. A virtual relationship involves communicating exclusively online, through chat, text, or calls without physical presence. A real relationship involves face-to-face interaction without electronic devices. Some advantages of virtual relationships are better conflict management and less life stress, while disadvantages include less intimacy and identity issues. Advantages of real relationships are more satisfying face-to-face interactions, while disadvantages are needing to think about facial expressions. A hybrid person can have both virtual and real friends and share emotions with those they feel connected to, regardless of the relationship type.