I wouldn't necessarily say it makes me uneasy. More like I wonder if it's indicative of something... like objectifying or some kind of distancing.

And for the sake of context, this is a "side" relationship for both of us. It's strictly online, but also real. Real, meaning part of each other's lives and while the nature of it changes, it'll continue. I recognize the escapism aspect of it. There is a sexual component to it; hence "virtual bf"