Literally halfway across the world romance:
I met my boyfriend via gaia. I lived in California at first and moved back to Minnesota. After nearly half a year (maybe a bit longer) of a lot of hardship and both of us trying to deal with we couldn't be there physically for eachother, we both took the leap of faith. He paid for the ticket (I repaid half of it when I got here--though he refuses to let me repay the full ticket.)
I flew literally halfway across the world (to Australia) for this chance of true love. That was back in Feb, now we are kinda playing the waiting game with visa stuff because neither of us have the intention of me leaving any time soon.
The best advice I can give:
If you don't go for it, you'll spend the rest of your life wondering. Also if you go, take precautions.. Even though you spent a long time talking, he might not be exactly what you were expecting. Meet in a public place first.
Other than that, I hope it works out for you like it did for me.
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