[Power Cosmic]

The one advantage I will agree about is the fact it gives you the opportunity to fall in love with someone for their personality rather than their appearance. Which gives things a little more chance of lasting long term.

This is a big advantage imo. This and I guess it makes time you spend together even more valuable. There's also the factor that it means you maintain your independence, which for someone like me, is a big factor.

But then there's loooads of disadvantages, like the fact that I always miss my girlfriend and wish I could see her....

So basically; only if they're really really worth it =).