Back in June 2001 I started talking to someone online we met in September 2001 and have been together ever since even though neither one of s was looking for a relationship but just looking to make a new friend.
We got married 2 years after we met and I could not imagine my life without him, he is my soul mate and meeting him was the best thing that ever happen to me.
Of course in 2001 everyone thought I was crazygood thing I don't listen to people.
I think you should meet and see what happen, you might make a friend you might found more the only way to know is by meeting and spending time together, so go for it.