You're not in love with this woman, you're in love with an image that you've created in your mind. That image may or may not match the real thing. There is no relationship until you've met face to face. If you're interested, all you can do is ask if she'd like to meet. And she's right about relationships that start on line leading to "weird" behavior. I know people that met online and are happily in relationships, but they had to go through some psychos to get there.
Online is a new social outlet, so we're still learning how it works. I can tell you with 100% certainty that you don't know this girl even though it feels like you do. IF you're interested, ask. The worst that can happen is she says no.
Be safe, and respect her need for safety. Meet in a public place. Suggest something that's not too intimidating, such as meeting for coffee. That way if either of you are uncomfortable, it's easy to bail. If there is chemistry, then you can always plan a longer activity.
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