I agree with both replies because for one, Divine raises a point about how and why this can happen, and as pointing out internet safety matters, there are individuals out there known to prey and if not cautious, can truly take advantage, even just toying with a person's diagnosis, so could'he' have been? Who knows.

JaGo raises the point in how to let go, and yes, there can be rewarding and fulfilling relationships(that come) from online.

Hopefully you are able to get through this.