It depends what type relationship U R talking about? I've recently met some extremely nice people at www.survivors-n-thrivers.com and consider them new friends. They're helping me heal from past hurts and, I hope, I'm helping them by listening and passing along some understanding. Yes, I think U can cultivate beautiful and meaningful friendships via the net. And I don't see why lifelong soul mates couldn't be brought together via this median, as well. Happy, www chatting. [Wink]