Alexinspire, your friend does sound wonderful
I do speak to him everyday, and we say "I love you" to each other so many times... it doesn't matter who says it first! Planning a future is difficult when you don't know how long it will be, but we are always working towards being together.
XeutonMojukai - I'm glad you guys are still together! I think long distance can be one of the hardest stressors on a relationship, so if it survives it means you can withstand most things...
I couldn't stand being married to say a solider, and not be able to talk to the person or love, and be constantly worried he was in danger o.o I don't know how people do it!