Ask QC: Can Internet Relationships Work Out?

Dear Ask,

I’ve met this guy online a few months ago who I really like, he’s also into the same stuff as me and the same age, we’re both 20yo. He’s smart, gorgeous, kind and funny. We really have a laugh together and I know I’m falling for him, but the thing is he is thousands of miles away (he’s east coast I’m west).

What are the chances of us progressing and developing a loving relationship rather than just friendship? I already feel like I’m falling in love with him and he has said as much too. Is it unrealistic of me to expect that such a romance can happen? I just feel so happy when we’re chatting online and I want to be with him all the time. We’re both in college now, but I can switch courses so that I would be in the same city as him, its something we’ve discussed already as possible. I realize its a big risk, my heart tells me yes but my head tells me no – the thing is I really want to give romance a chance. Has anyone had experience of relationships like this and did it work out?

Thanks in advance guys!
Alex.

Anyone out there with experience of this? What advice would you give Alex, dear QC readers? Please feel free to share your own experiences and advice to help him in the comments section.
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