@Azwraith,

A lot of people who get involved in online relationships aren't on dating websites. I have never been on a dating website, but that doesn't stop me from meeting guys and having things progress. No, it isn't ideal, but it is what it is, and given that I live in a very rural area with limited options, I don't see it as a huge drawback. I rather have somebody special who isn't close rather than my pick of nobodies who do nothing special for me. As long as you're willing to accept it for what it is, then no worries. If you want it to be exactly like an offline relationship, that's where you run into troubles.