The most obvious difference between dating locally and across the miles is that dating locally confines people to a smaller dating pool. Seeking a long distance relationship broadens the search extensively into different demographics, races, economic brackets and occupations. Luckily, online dating facilitates finding and maintaining a long distance relationship. Sites like MutualArrangements.com make it especially easier for attractive young girls to find mature men in the upper echelon of the financial world, crossing borders of class, age, and continents.

 Men and women who date locally tend to stay in one spot, fighting for their monetary survival in the boredom of a succession of routine days. Meanwhile, those who engage in long distance relationships travel constantly, visiting each other and meeting in beautiful, tropical places. A long distance relationship is always exciting and ever-changing: the perfect antidote for people who itch with the travel bug and find stimulation in the exotic. Besides, traveling with a significant other creates memorable, unique experiences that bring a couple together, resulting in an emotional bond that transcends the bonds of locals who exist within their mundane molds. 

 With dating locally comes risk. Choosing a local mate will undoubtedly result in a busy rumor mill. Besides, everyone has a reputation. When the pool of eligible bachelors dissipates, girls are stuck dating the local reformed drunk; and after guys have gone through the sexy girls in town, they settle for the born-again virgin. No matter what, opinions run rampant in the local scene. However, long-distance dating offers an alternative to voyeuristic society: men and women can escape the judgments of others and achieve a shroud of mystique when they disappear every other weekend and return with a tan and a smile. The only rumors this inspires are envious, flattering and glamorous.

 Finally, when dating locally, there is literally common ground. Familiarity with a location makes it easier for a girl to convince her boyfriend to give up his autonomy and move in together. Bachelordom ends too soon in these situations. However, long distance relationships allow men and women both to maintain their own independence weekly. This way, two people get the best of both worlds as week-night singles and weekend couples.