While I have never done the internet dating thing I have a strong curiosity among my friends who do and I follow them closely. People do meet online and have success, no doubt about that. Extreme caution is what I've gathered from those who do it as little investment is required and sharing emotions online can be as painful as doing it in person should you be betrayed in any way. Depending on your situation, it may be the best option for you, just be very careful as deception seems to be the norm. Good luck, I hope you find the right one.