Not sure I have any great advice for you. Long distance is hell on a relationship and in light of that, I wish you the best. Sounds like he isn't ready for the total commitment yet, particularly with the separation. I hope this works for the two of you. Maybe someone here has some good advice.

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Lots of people talk and few of them know, soul of a woman was created below

I can't get through to her 'cause it doesn't permit
But I'm gonna give her everything I've got to give.

I hear your sweet voice calling
out my name
As I stare from a six foot cell
And from beyond I heard the words
Deceptively Yours