I found her profile description interesting and sent an interest, which she accepted. We were half a world apart so we could not meet in person, but we communicated daily for about six months. Our outlook, principles, expectations, etc. were very compatible from the get go, and there was an air of inevitability about we winding up with each other. Among the many similarities we have between us, we also share the same birth date! Initially our families protested slightly because our communities and languages are different, but they eventually relented. Her brother's family visited me in US, and my family visited her in India. They all approved and arranged for the wedding. I met her face to face first time on the wedding day. It was magical. It has been a month since the wedding and we both are happy and content. My suggestion for others is to invest time in knowing the other person and look for mental compatibility.