Need Advice: Is This Worth Continuing or Am I Wasting My Time?

I (25F) am hoping to get some neutral perspectives on a connection I’ve had for the past six months. I’m not asking whether I’m right or wrong — I just need help understanding the situation and figuring out how to communicate my needs clearly.

Background

I met a guy (27M) on Tinder in June while we were both in the same country. We started texting immediately and continued pretty much non-stop. After around two weeks, we met for the first time. I was late because of something at uni, and he waited two hours for me. We ended up having a simple ice cream date and talked for almost three hours.

The next day, he returned to the United Kingdom for his studies, but our communication stayed consistent. For almost six months now, we’ve talked every day — usually a 1–2 hour call when he wakes up plus messaging throughout the day.

His Behavior So Far

Some things I appreciate about him: • He’s never asked for explicit photos. • He doesn’t follow random girls or like suggestive posts. • I haven’t seen him acting shady online. • He’s been consistent with communication from day one. • He has said he likes me and wants something long-term.

I’m also very loyal by nature and haven’t been talking to any other guys during this time.

Where I’m Struggling

Even after six months, we still don’t have a clear label or defined relationship. I’m not looking for casual connections, so I’m trying to understand where we stand and how to approach the conversation.

There are also practical complications: • He’s in the UK but isn’t certain he’ll stay there permanently. • His family has a business back home, so he might return at some point. • He has some visa-related uncertainties next year. • I also applied for a student visa abroad, but we’d be in different regions even if I go. • Neither of us wants long distance long-term, so figuring out a future plan is tricky.

What I’m Looking For

I’m not asking if he’s right or wrong or if I’m right or wrong — I just want guidance on: • How to bring up my desire for clarity without seeming pushy • How to evaluate whether a long-term plan is realistic • How to approach a conversation about expectations and labels • How others have navigated similar situations

I’m not sure how to balance my feelings with the uncertainties, and I would appreciate any perspectives or advice on communication and next steps.