My son has a friend who met a girl on line more than 8 months ago, they spoke everyday and she finally asked him to travel half way around the country and move in with her, not long after, he sold everything he owned, quit just about the best job he's ever had and he planned on doing just that. When the time came for her to pick him up at the airport, she didn't show up. He went online using his cellphone and waited for her to come online, which took days and when she finally did, she told him that she changed her mind, that they were moving way too fast and she had second thoughts, that's all. He's since found out that she wasn't at all what she said she was, she was married and had no right to get involved with anybody, let alone ruin his life the way that she so horribly did. My sons friend, is currently staying with his mother....he has nothing because he used what he had moneywise on the trip there and back. He tried to get his job back but his postition had been already filled with somebody his exboss says is 'reliable'. He's desperately looking for work and to get his life back.....this whole ordeal really took it's toll on him I'm afraid. Moral of the story..................take a trip and get to know each other in person before you do anything final. Good luck.