opti, that's cool, your H wishes he could put it on your finger. I'll say it too, aaawwwwww.
You have the upside of the long distance so you can let yourself have those feelings and emotions, and you can be totally different in email than it would be face to face. Think of that as an advantage, even though you would prefer to be together. It's tough either way. But you have turned the corner with your H, he is making the right moves. So different than last fall, isn't it? Cool for you.
Live your life while you are still living. Riding the trail less traveled.