It sounds like he wants a relationship, but he’s not necessarily interested in dating. My advice is that you start using boundaries. Don’t talk for hours — talk for minutes. 😉 And if he’s not asking you out on a date, there’s really no reason to talk every other day. I always advise that if you meet someone online and they don’t ask you for a date within three months of meeting, they’re not really that interested in dating — in spite of their feelings. Same goes here. Since he lives in another state, if he doesn’t ask you to go out on a date — or come visit your state to take you out — within three months, then I suggest you move on. He may be nice, but if he’s not interested in dating, you’re going to feel like you’re in a relationship and pass up real opportunities because of that.