Is it possible to develop feelings for someone you met online?

I met a guy in one of those social networking websites. I wasn't looking for any sort of relationship when we met. During our first conversation he gave me this very good vibe about him, he made me feel ecstatic. There was just something about him that made me want to continue talking to him. After we talked for a bit that night, he proceeded to tell me that he would like to continue talking to me because he liked the way our conversation had gone, I agreed. I too anticipated talking to him again. He promised he would be on the next day and sure enough he was there waiting for me. Now it has only been a little over a month since we've been talking to each other, we talk for hours through mic, cam, text or phone. I love talking to him, he's told me that he likes me a lot...I like him very much too but I have this little voice in the back of my mind that always keeps reminding me if this is real (this is online). I have generated feelings toward him same goes for him for me. My question is, is any of this possible? I know that we won't know for sure if what's going on between us is real until we meet in person. I fear that it may be moving a bit too fast. I have always been told to take my time when it comes to situations like these.

I'm the type of person that likes to keep myself in check, to be in control of my feelings. With all of this it's like I have no control over them.

We have a lot in common. Talking to him has brought a lot of joy and happiness into my life.

Did I mention that he's from another country? I just have a lot of thoughts about this that I can't even put them in order, to be honest I've never been in a relationship before.

Dear mongirl,
Today a lot of people socialize on line. The key to it all is time...yes time. Because you aren't meeting in person the process is slower...or should be. You need to stay focused and stay in control. Listen for the consistency and look for the consistency in his messages. One day I met a man on line who lived 500 miles away. We had great conversations and we hit it off. The conversations continued for an entire year before we met. This man has now been my husband for 8 years. I know several who have met and married from being on line but all of us who have been successful have given it time and lots of time. Being from a different country will pose new challenges but all the more reason to take it slow.
Sue...good luck

I met my girlfriend on facebook... she lives 30 min, away though... btw im 16 so I cant drive yet... but I met her on facebook and we messaged each other then we talked on AIM then we met in person and stuff... but we like each other a lot when we only talked to each other on facebook and AIM and it worked out.. so if you really liek this guy and he really likes you then you guys should meet and see if you still have that connection... even though he lives in a dif country its still good to find out how you feel bout each other when you meet

I think its possible. cz I felt the same way about a guy once in a chatting room. and I did really like him, and he told me the truth that he had a girlfriend. but dont get your hopes up. meet him first, and get to know him better before you make any more moves or become his girlfriend. because anything can happen if you dont know the guy. he might be some serial killer or a fraud. so be careful okay? and goodluck !

its very possible to meet a guy online and start to like him
the same type of thing happened to me this summer.
we were about to go out, and then suddenly he just started acting really weird and standoffish. if I were you, id be really really really careful and meet the guy before anything gets to serious online, like it did with me and my exguy. it gets wayyy to sticky online to get serious, but if you meet him it will be fine

I have met tons of guys from online..
to be honest..
I meet 96% of my ex's from myspace.
so yeah its possible.
but be careful,
Some guys could be rapist...I should know..I met up with one and it wasnt so pretty in the end.