Is it possible to be really close to an online friend?
No.
>>16952423
Yes.
I've met 3 good friends online, one 10 years ago, one 4 years ago and one 9 or 10 months ago. I 've met them all in real life, we talk almost daily, they're great people.
It's not the same as an "every day" relationship like I have with my best friend, but they're good guys and I'm happy I have them in my life.