You meet someone online. She's terrific. He wants exactly the same things in a relationship than you do. You've spoken on the phone and the conversation lasted for hours. But you haven't met in person yet … because you live thousands of miles apart. Is there any point in pursuing this online relationship?

Yes. And no.

Whether or not a long distance relationship is a good idea depends entirely on the two people in the relationship and the things that each seek from a relationship. If your desires and goals are aligned, the distance may not matter so much. If you're both just looking for a fun fling that's a nice distraction online and might lead to a great weekend in Vegas one day, then there's no problem with the fact that the online connection is happening across the miles.

Alternatively, the online long distance connection can work if you're both looking to settle down and at least one of you is willing to relocate. If that's the case, you should certainly make plans to meet in person – more than once – before the two of you make that move. But if you each have that as a goal in mind and you look honestly at whether or not you'll be compatible, then the long distance connection could work.

Here are some places where you can get tips for making a long distance connection work:
• Single Dating Expert Q&A

• LDR Tips

• Spice Up Your Love Life

And if you need some support in your long distance relationship, there's also an online online support group available to you!

• When To Have Sex?
• Relationship Based Matching; Love Machines
• Dating Long Distance
• Long-Distance Dating