To me, text, chat, and messaging are only a place to start. A relationship needs to be built on much more than that. I may click with someone online and that will fuel my desire to meet, but I have very little expectations of anyone until I do meet them and then get to know them in person.

It seems like you answered your own question.

It's a good start.

Fairy tales end by saying they got married , but that's not the end of the story . It's the happily ever after , that's important . A part of the problem with online , is that you only see what they want you to see . It's the hidden parts that cause the problems .

Never tried it, so if it works sometimes....good!

Obviously since you know of people who have. I have not been so lucky.