it can happen, but I feel at some point one or both of you has to move closer, preferably sooner than later. Otherwise it can get frustrating. I've rarely seen LDRs work in the long run. Ideally before you get seriously involved you have to be honest with each other about your willingness to relocate.

LDRs are not the ideal BUT... you limit your possibilities by not, at least, exploring it as an option. Yes, at least one of the persons need to be willing to relocate, knowing it may not be permanent. But it's easy enough today with technology, especially video chat, to get a pretty good feel as to whether there is enough chemistry to make a trip or two. Most likely you can tell at that point if you should pursue the relationship or not. Times and conditions for dating have changed. If you want to be successful you should consider all options and not restrict yourself. IMO.

A person has to answer a question before they think about an LDR: what do they want out of it? Is their desire a reasonable expectation? Perhaps LDRs work for someone with anxiety that would be terrified to actually meet, or can't travel. Introverts may prefer that kind of relationship. If someone decides to proceed with one...better buckle up, as it won't be easy most likely. Many decades ago I attempted it briefly...enough to find out you can't squeeze honey out of a telephone.

It depends on so many things. If both parties have the time, budget, and circumstances to travel and meet... if they can deal with not meeting for extended periods... how long they're willing to be in a long distance relationship, or whether one or both are able to relocate.

It can be fulfilling or it can be a nothing.

If it gets to the point that there is meaningful exchange, and the people involved are each willing to make changes - then no, maybe not.

If both are able to make visits , and spend some reality time, anything is possible.

A relative of mine met a fella in an online chat room - not even a dating site. Their initial similarities grew into long chats, then skypes at all hours. By the way - she is in NYC, he, in Australia !

A couple years long story short - they've been married for about 8yrs now, and live in her tiny NYC apartment !

I met a guy who lived 1,500 miles away online, and now we've been married 3 years.

Unless the penis is long enough to reach her, it is a waste of time. And yes, it IS all about sex.

Absolutely, have fun while it lasts. Unless you were willing and able to at least meet in person, it's pointless except for fun.

I am presently enjoying an ldr. Been communicating for nine months. She is hopefully coming to join me in a month and a half. We shall see. Pragmatic enough to handle if doesn't work out.

I spent 4 years in an online relationship, proposed marriage online, went to meet her, and she suddenly had a job offer in Egypt.

No. Although that doesn't address the larger question of how good a use of one's time relationships are to begin with.

Everyone will answer these questions differently.

Any effective strategy for finding a S.O. will NOT rely on a single web site or a single strategy and it will not overlook the many things you need to do to be attractive to the right people. Judging from the number of people who post here for dating purposes who don't write a bio or write a two sentence bio, post no pics (or pics that are quite self-evidently showing their one good angle that was shot out of focus a decade ago) and who evince astonishment that no one then responds to their non-overture ... I would say many are lacking in the tactical planning and self-development departments.

Ask yourself this: Are you in a situation where you really want to get out of your current geographical location? If the answer is yes, you have a better chance. If you meet someone willing to relocate, there is a chance it might not work out and they will have to go back. Or there sacrifice for relocation could be so high, there is an unspoken resentment lingering.