1. Get to know someone better
Building up a rapport through your messages is a great start, but seeing each other face-to-face can take the conversation to the next level. And when you’re calling from home, you can relax and be yourself much more than in a public setting. Since over 90% of communication is non-verbal, video chat is a far better way to connect than a phone call. You also get a sneak-peek into each other’s home which can reflect more of your personality and interests.
2. You don’t have to share your phone number
After you’ve been messaging for a while, the next step is usually to speak on the phone, or move to instant messaging. But you might not be ready to share your personal number just yet. With our video chat feature, you don’t have to worry about that. Just connect through your Christian Connection mailbox and when you’re finished, you can decide if you want to take things further or not.
3. It’s much easier than meeting in person
Meeting in person for a first date takes time, effort and commitment. Video chat gives you the opportunity to have a first-date without worrying about all of the practical aspects of meeting in person. Like where shall we meet? How am I going to get there? Are we just going for a drink or a meal? Do they serve good vegan food? Who’s going to pay? Just arrange a time to speak, pour yourself a drink then click to connect and get chatting.
4. You can ‘meet’ sooner
We are all busy people these days, and it can be tricky to find a time and place when you’re both available to meet, particularly if you are travelling some distance. We always say that it is better to meet sooner rather than later and video chat allows you to do this with ease. You can fit in a half-an-hour call over a morning coffee, or a brief chat after work.
5. You’re in complete control
Meeting someone new can be nerve-racking. Will they turn up on time? Will I get stuck in traffic? Or will my train get delayed? Will the conversation flow? Will they behave like a gentleman/lady? How should we greet each other and say goodbye? What will I say if they offer me a lift? With a video chat, you don’t need to worry about these things. You can just focus on the conversation and really getting to know the person.
So why not give it a go? To get started, why not take a look at our creative conversation starters or virtual date ideas.
To find out how Video Chat works, take a look at our guide here.
Please Note: You’ll need to be a full member to use Video Chat. Take a look at our subscription options here.
