First thing that jumped out at me was $200 for a first date!!?!?!?! Maybe it's just an AZ thing ... but I would think you'd try to keep the costs low the first time out, and just get to know each other better - $50 is max in my book.
As far as maintaining online relationships, some people can do it and some cannot. I have been involved in a primarily internet based relationship for approximately 7 months - and have flown and spent time with the guy twice in that time. A note of perspective, it was 4 months in before we were able to meet face to face. I find it possible to maintain the relationship when we're not heavily involved in the constant day to day contact, even if that's what I'd really want. We can communicate across the distance very well, so that helps immensely.
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Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna
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