Is it possible to love someone that you have only talked with (for over a year) via the phone and net?

I find myself falling in love with a very wonderful man that I have only chatted with over the net and by phone. He calls me every other day and I call him on the days he doesn't call me. We talk anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes (long distance). He sends me wonderful gifts, such as flowers, gift baskets, electronical items, etc. He and I are planning to meet for the first time later this year. I am excited about meeting him, but nervous at the same time. My heart is happy when talking with him, but my stomach has butterflies about meeting him. Let me know what you think about this.
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I don't think you can truly love someone you have never met in person because it is easy for a total psycho and misfit to become the smoothest Cassanova behind the keyboard or on the phone. Sounds to me more like you're falling in love with the mental image you've built of this man. Unfortunately this does not mean that he truely is the right one for you or that you two could really enjoy a good relationship. My best advice to you is to wait and see how things turn out after you've met this man in person and have gotten in a few dates IN PERSON.
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