The father’s message is a perfect illustration of scepticism about exclusively virtual relationships. For him, a love without physical encounter seems as absurd as a commercial transaction on the Internet. With a well-balanced irony, he compares this marriage to a simple chain of online actions, thereby reducing love to a series of digital interactions.
But behind this funny answer lies a real question: can virtual relationships be as strong as those built in the real world? For Lilly, there is no doubt that love can be born and grow online. For his father, the doubt remains unto.
Digital marriage: the future or the illusion?
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