Long Distance

So my guy and I have been together for a long time on and off because the timing has never been right for either of us. We agreed a while ago that we would both know if it ever was right for us and it's about to be perfect. How do I deal with this last year of being apart? I love him so much & I know he does too. He talks about what our life would be like together and I just can't wait. Sometimes I just lay in bed and it just kind of hurts without him (I saw him last month for the weekend and he stayed with me). How do I get through it?