Can serious relationships be formed through online dating?

Is it possible to form serious relationships by meeting online? With the development of the internet, we communicate more on social networks, we make new acquaintances, we are scheduled for dates, we like each other and draw certain conclusions. Online dating can at most lead to flirting, and now, with more and more dating apps, we see that people meet, date, and fall in love. Meeting online is easy. When communicating, there is no embarrassment, and it's easier to open up and start a conversation. Through dating sites, you can find out how interesting someone is to you and whether it is mutual. A downside is that there are often not very successful matches, but it's like in life: choose and check.