I am wondering do any of these on line things ever work. Everything works just as it is supposed to. What I strongly suggest is that you rein in your fantasies of a relationship and love before they go barging ahead and get you into trouble. Talking online is one thing. Seeing eye to eye online and the phone is another thing.
Meeting is fine as well.
Don't allow yourself to get pressured into anything sexual. Maintain your boundaries. MAKE him respect you by the way you behave when you meet. But again, I want to remind you to maintain control of yourself and the situation. Be aware of your surroundings.