Is it possible to fall in love with someone you have never met?

I had online relationship 16 months it was as close to love as anything could be anyone who has experienced a successful ldr (dont want to hear from you losers it did nt work for) what we had online was as close to a real life as you could get. and yes we did meet for real , she flew 5000, miles to stay with me for 6 months , as for loving some one you never met its a a yes from me