2018, Do you think online relationships can work out?

I feel that the real question is can it connect well because the fact that if the relationship is going good then there shouldn't be any problem with having an online relationship because if you really love someone then it doesn't matter if they are here or there because things work out in the end. I learned that when I was in high school and now that I'm older I still believe that there is still hope for online relationships besides those relationships that are morally flawed.

True, I was being part troll but also you seemed a bit aggressive and didn't specify to my recollection a time frame with wanting to meet someone, when you first get into a relationship like this you don't think about making plans, you want to meet them but you don't make plans right away and you just enjoy being with them so it seemed a little harsh which is probably why I made the distinction or rather pointed out the lack of Distinction

They can work but there are a lot of "ifs and certain circumstances". Only one of mine led to an IRL encounter that I think would have worked if her parents were more chill. Favorable circumstances would be reciprocal honest and true affection; able to withstand the terrible distance, some life plan if it's really serious;some location or feasible plan to live near one another in the future. Location is really iffy. Cross-state relationships are alright but international is tough but not impossible. Europeans can more or less travel though Europe without much trouble.

well all you need to know is that at some point you will need to be together, for good or bad. had a buddy who saw her online girlfriend once or twice a month and didn't work out for them.

As with anything, it can work it you put time and effort into the right person. The stigma is significantly lower than what it used to be, so outside pressure shouldn't be an issue. Having the patience to stay together and have an end goal (moving in and marriage) is necessary. Just work hard bro and don't invest into people who aren't ready and wanting something serious (stable financially, career-wise and mentally).

Depends on what you're looking for I think. The emotional connection can be just as fulfilling as an IRL relationship I think, but you're missing the physical interaction which I think is equally important. It really comes down to the two people involved.