Seeking helpful advice - distance hurts

I recently started my first year of university, as did my boyfriend. We had been officially dating for around 7 months (together for longer) prior to leaving in September. His school is 4 hours away from mine. I miss him terribly and can't tell if he really feels the same. I get jealous and suspicious because I don't have a way of knowing what is going on in his world other than from what he tells me. I can tell our conversations are not the same, I feel like all the effort comes from me. He rarely calls me baby, and says I love you only in response to me saying it. I have never loved someone as much as I love him, as crazy as that may sound. I don't know what to do though, because I constantly feel worried and neglected. I would really appreciate if anyone has advice. Thank you.

Ok. It's actually complicated. So my advice is that you go with him to his parents and talk openly and peacefully Like from the very start if possible. Ask em everything. Calmly. I'm sure talking is going to help.

Firstly I understand how you must feel and how difficult it is. It's very hard to keep things together when you are so far apart, no real affection towards each other. You must remember you are at university and that is a once in a life time experience for both of you. You should also be very open minded. No one is perfect, you may be the perfect girl for him, you may not be, you have to accept all things in life. You should arrange to meet to talk properly and let him be completely honest with you. If possible call it an open relationship until you are both able to spend more time with each other, that way there is no pressure on either of you. You may love him but there are other things to experience in life. Don't concentrate all your energies on him. To put all your eggs into one basket is naive. I personally had an open relationship whilst at uni it just takes the pressure off you both have separate lives live them. And if it's meant to be trust me it will. But being closed minded will only result in a break up. The biggest thing for you is to look at what it is you really want and if you can't do what I've suggested (as many many people can't) you have to be mindful of the fact it may not work. The whole reason you posted in the first place is because you see problems. Open your eyes and see that the world is full of opportunities. You have one and only one life, live it and let him live his, it sounds harsh but I truly believe that freedom is what keeps people together, you may be partners but you cannot control the others actions. If he doesn't fulfill you needs there are people who deserve your very giving love and would appreciate it. Good Luck