For my husband and I (I realize its a little different but my best comparison), we have cell phones with unlimited mobile to mobile minutes and talk a LOT. He has a bluetooth headset, so can talk hands free. Thats also what we did when we maintained a long distance relationship before we got married. It makes the times you do see him more special, but still lets you be a part of each others lives.
If he doesn't like local, don't force him to go local. You don't want him miserable, thinking its what you want, it will backfire.
We were young too, it can be done, but is harder. If you make it though, you're stronger for it, as is the relationship. Everybody said when I went to college and he went to boot camp we would never make it. That was 3 kids, a marriage, and almost 10 years ago now
Do your best to be available when he is home, so you can spend what time you do have with him. I realize its hard with scheduling, but do your best, it'll be worth it in the long run.
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