long distance relationships.

I have been with my boyfriend for over a year. It is a long distance relationship ( he lives in another state). I honestly love him and want to be with him forever but, my family hates the idea of me being in this relationship because I'm not experiencing the dates and personal relationship. I don't know what to do anymore just because I know I want to be with him, and he wants to be with me but my family is against it. Any opinions appreciated.