Well to be honest, theres no difference to me. IRL it would be the same. body language? Hmm everyone has an opinion how that matters so much yet, with flirting in real life it's no less difficult. I miss cues just the same.

Also for the most part, I feel online interaction isn't all bad. Why? all you have is communication, no distraction from her attractiveness being in the way. NO sexual tension in the early stages. I'm not looking for a sex partner per se, I'd rather have a friend first and getting to know them online is more streamlined. How do I mean? IRL dating as I understand it, you're busy making dates, doing extra curricular things like dinner, movies, and such and to be honest rarely do people make a date to hang out, sit around talking about life and getting to know each other. I think this is one of hte biggest downfalls of dating. Online all you have is communication, as I've said. You're forced to use words and talk things out, and to me, I get to know people better online than someone I meet on the street. Granted, I'm not saying I would never want to meet a girl I'm talking to, but initiating it all online and getting to know one another this way isn't all bad as so many people make it out to be.