Long distance relationships of true love ?

I love someone deeply , they live in another country, and at this point we have not actually physically met , but are close.
But The distance has become challenging and has caused some friction . Along with small individual issues , our worlds and lives are different , culturally and situational, but still we care for and love one another.
I so want to maintain and build a stronger respectful relationship , but it’s become more difficult . Physically and emotionally as it could is be a little more time until we could be together in some way shape or form .
Has anyone else had this experience? , and with patience it’s eventually worked out ?