I fell In love with a girl on the internet, what do I do now?

[Herbologist]

3 years ago I met a girl online playing a Pokemon MMO (Very embarrassing I know)
YES, its a girl, we have face-timed, talked on the phone, and message each other every day.
We slowly began building feelings for each other. I confessed my feelings, she reciprocated but then mentioned how it wouldn't work because the distance.
We are both in our mid 20s and have similar values, same religion, and live in the USA.(Although far apart)
Also she does find me physically attractive
I have 2 questions, Should I agree, not try, and just move on?
and
Is there a way to go about bringing an online relationship into reality?

[ArrowheadSW]

Well it is easy to become infatuated with someone who you've never met face to face before, because your mind kind of fills in the blanks for what you don't really know about the person. If you're interested in meeting face to face, realize that in person it might not be the same as it has been online and on the phone. That being said, getting into a relationship with her IS possible! It has happened. Just be aware that it likely will not.

[Herbologist]

Thanks for the honesty. I do think its very unlikely but I think its worth a try to meet once or twice in person to see if the chemistry is there

[Guy13]

LDR does not work. Waste of energy. Facebook friend given equally yoked in Faith…

[Herbologist]

I know this. I am considering visiting her, and she said she might visit me depending on how that goes.
If I give it a chance, what do you think is a healthy timeline for cutting things off?
I am finding it hard to stop talking to her or distance myself.

[Guy13]

How far away. Global or within your country?

[Herbologist]

We are in the same country. Unfortunately she lives 14 hours away (By car) (4 hours by plane)
We speak the same language, and we are both catholic. Which helps.
She also expressed interest about moving to my state before we confessed our feelings

[cryscrys1]

The only way to make this real it’s only 1 way sadly one only
That is
She moves near by you ( or lives with you ) or you live close to her ( or stay with her )

[Sour-rose]

For someone over the internet... ey it could work. I have my best friend over the internet and he's been my friend... since i graduated...2012. So it could work

[Avicenna]

Well, go meet her in person. But before you do that, as yourself how realistic it would be for you to move closer to her if things go well in person.

[WhitneySnow]

Go for it! But you guys have to meet in person if you wanna make it work irl

[Herbologist]

I am trying to meet her in March. But she seems very apprehensive.
I told her to invite her close friends, so she doesn't feel pressured to meet 1 on 1.

Its been hard for me to make the time to see her for work. But this definitely sounds like an important step thanks!

[WhitneySnow]

She may not be ready for that. Just don’t pressure her.

[Herbologist]

oof, I think the pressure is naturally there now since we confessed feelings
I have only talked about meeting up twice with her now

[WhitneySnow]

That’s fine. Let her be the one to bring it up next time.

[dustybiker]

Have you ever thought of meeting for a weekend or something?

[Anonymous]

An online relationship is not a real relationship. You can only progress if you hook up together and do it ASAP.

[Herbologist]

Thank you for being straight-forward.
I am trying to meet up with her in March!

[Herbologist]

Do you think thats too slow?