Every situation and relationship varies significantly in an online dynamic. From my experience both parties need to be forthright with their expectations, level of commitment, and desires. Online D/S relationships take time to build a strong foundation of trust and can progress over time, voice and video chats, picture sharing, completing tasks and knowing that the submissive has pleased their Dom can be so gratifying. At the end of the day it seems like any kind of online relationship ends with one party either being pulled into real life challenges, the other one losing interest, or a slow diminish of communication. It can be hard to not form a connection and bond with the person you've entrusted with some of your deepest desires. One person tends to develop feelings or an emotional connection and that doesn't always end well. Especially if you're both looking to keep the relationship online.