That I Am Being Dated Remotely

Isn't the whole idea of dating someone to make them happy, and to be a duo that's supposed to go far together?

Evidently not. When they tell me that the reason for their absence and silence is that they are 'complicated' and that they 'have problems taking action', what does that even mean? 

I do not know how to date a person via WhatsApp.
My friends have decided that I am dating a phantom.

I agree with them.