*Almost* Boyfriend & I are falling out, losing what we have? ADVICE.?

[Alias]

We are 19. I consider relationships to be a serious thing, something I dont take lightly. If I go out of my way for a guy, I really am interested in him and it usually takes me a while to fall for someone. So about half a year or so I introduced myself to this guy who I had seen around school before but we never met. It was on facebook, not ideal but it was the only way. He was gone all summer so we didnt move past a casual hey whats up, blahlbah for 3 months. Then he came back in september and we met for the first time. From then up until a month ago, we saw were friends and saw each other here and there sporadically, getting to know each other. We have A LOT of similar interests. I enjoy my time around him. I have always had a crush on him, it just intensified as I got to know him more. I never knew how he felt until a month ago when I was at his house and he flat out asked me if I liked him more than a friend. So awkwardly, and shyly I admitted I did, I guess he felt the same. He said he has been trying to get to know me, etc. We kissed, which led to making out and other things but never sex. Since then, we only saw each other briefly a week after because he had to give me my necklace. He hasnt ever had a girlfriend and girls dont go after him. He isnt a chick magnet or a player by any means. Im not sure if he likes me because he likes me, or if he likes me because I am the first girl who has given him real attention and he likes how i look. I dont want to sound crappy like that, but I am just scared of getting hurt I guess.

The problem is, i am at college all week and can only see him on weekends. Which would have been okay, but for the past month he has been out of state with his family for a family job and has to stay there for another SIX weeks. I am beginning to question what we have, if he likes me, if I am living in fairytale land, if he even thinks of me, etc. There are days when we text for a few hours, like twice a week. He got snapchat last week and I think he got it to stay in contact with me but idk. We did it a few times back and forth but he didnt respond to me yesterday and now today he responded later tomy text saying his snapchat broke or something. I just feel like we are losing what we have or what I thought we had. He seems SO interested and nervous at times towards me, like when he is with me he gets really nervous... but then he goes MIA and I dont hear from him in a few days. I dont understand. It makes me feel like I am wasting my time, hoping for someone who doesnt care.

[uknowitstrue]

Distance is kind of scary like that. I'm 21 and had never dated because I wanted to wait for a serious potential spouse-type relationship. I met him this summer and he was heading off to college after. We've been dating 6 months (officially today, yay!)
Anyway I remember at first we weren't used to being apart, I was terrified if he didn't answer texts in long messages or something then maybe he found another girl or just didn't want to deal with this. I would spend some nights crying just being like aww man, it's over!
So I texted and talked to him about it... he was absolutely clueless I was having issues about it. He thought things were fine. I'd recommend just asking him if he's still interested, or tell him it worries you when he doesn't answer for days. Then at least everything is in the open and you can either continue with the relationship, or at least stop with the mind games you create with yourself.
Everything has been so much smoother since I brought it up!

[Kacy]

Once you get a chance to be alone with each other. Have some time together. And if he seems to be distant, you could ask him, what's the matter? If he has problems, and tells you out, somehow this can be good for both of you, so you know what's going on. It's difficult to be in relationships where the other mate, goes somewhere for a period of time. However, you can have a special date, on different nights. Say, go out to dinner, partying. Something both of you would connect both of you. A moment where both of you are happy, and can enjoy yourselves. Have a chit-chat. Simple greetings/questions. How's it goin? What you been up to? Etc. Sometimes being away from each other, can gather up feelings, and clear things up. You get what I mean? {Confusion, and questions that you may have with each other} Hopefully, your guys relationship works out.