I'm a 26-year-old woman, and my 24-year-old boyfriend tells me he loves me, but he's uncertain about what he wants in our relationship.

My boyfriend (24) and I (26) have been together for several years, and until recently, our relationship felt strong. We were even discussing marriage a few months ago. However, now everything seems uncertain, and I’m at a loss about what to do next. We’re on different paths in life—he’s pursuing a degree while I’m working full-time and commuting nearly two hours each way. I even took a job I wasn't passionate about so we could live together. The time we've spent together has been wonderful; we've always found ways to compromise, prioritized each other, and provided support. But recently, he seems to be distancing himself. He expressed feeling "held down" and unsure about his future. He mentioned the idea of taking a break, which really frightened me. I assured him I’d be open to giving him space and making changes, but he still feels uncertain. After discussing the break, we ended up having some of the best intimacy we've shared in a long time, and afterward, he was very affectionate—sending me sweet texts, putting together an outfit for work, and bringing me tea and pastries. He even said he loved me, mentioning how he felt appreciated when I did small things for him like cooking and washing his hair. Yet, despite all of this, he still isn’t sure about our relationship. He claims he’s not interested in seeing or sleeping with anyone else, and even if we weren’t together, he would still want to live with me. He keeps saying I need to be more spontaneous and that he misses that aspect, but I feel like I’m already doing everything I can to meet his needs. I’m afraid to push him too much, as I don’t want him to resent me, but I’m also unsure how long I can continue living in this state of uncertainty. I love him deeply—more than I love myself—but I’m struggling to figure out if that’s enough. How can I navigate this situation?