I was always shy and insecure as a teen, which was a significant hurdle to overcome in the dating scene. But my writing/typing skills were such that I was able to express and present myself online in ways I was otherwise incapable in “real life.” Within a few years of roaming the wilds of the web in the mid 90's [when even pictures were a bit of a novelty, never mind audio or video], I had made a lot of friends, including @Betani, with whom I got along exceptionally well. Internet chats & emails evolved into phonecalls [though it would've been Skype nowadays], eventually leading to a face-to-face visit, which scared the crap out of us both. But she and I just celebrated our 11th anniversary last week, so obviously it worked out. ';D (Results may vary, of course. As with any investment, there is some risk involved.)

One last comment: And I wasn't looking for a relationship when Betani and I met online. It just sorta… happened.