Hello - loving from a distance and hoping to reunite in a halal way.

Peace be upon you, I'm looking for some advice and opinions. I’ve been in a relationship outside of marriage for two years. Thank God, we never crossed certain boundaries: sometimes we’d meet to talk, we’d hold hands, and that’s it - no kisses or hugs, I’m not into that. For more than a year, it was long distance, and that distance is still there today. Over time, the arguments took over, we weren't doing well, we weren't happy anymore. From the beginning, we had a serious intention of marriage, but it wasn’t possible at the time: we’re students, not yet financially stable, and that complicated everything. In recent months, the conflicts became too frequent, we almost didn’t understand each other anymore. We broke up, then got back in touch, while knowing that our situation wasn't in line with what's recommended. Despite that, we love each other a ton, and my wish has always been to spend my life with him. The problem is that this relationship, despite the love, was causing us more harm than good. I’ve learned that love alone isn’t enough. He knows my mom, they’ve talked before, and he’s also mentioned me to his mom - that's positive, but it’s not enough. We took the time to have a serious discussion to find a solution. We realized that if we want marriage and halal, we first need to meet the necessary conditions and stop the haram relationship. We decided to separate for a while. If Allah brings us back together, it’ll be only for marriage, after an official meeting (mouqabalah), and provided that each of us keeps our word. On my side, I’m sure I’ll keep mine. He’s the only one I love. He’s helped me with my faith, encouraged me to wear the hijab, and has always wanted what’s best for me. I trust him and myself, but sometimes I worry that his love might fade while mine doesn't go away. I pray to Allah that He brings us together in halal, and that everything is done properly. The main obstacle is still the financial situation. Even though the decision is made, this separation is really hard to cope with. I try to comfort myself by saying it's for our own good and to avoid disobedience to Allah. If you have any advice, suggestions on how to get through this trial, or any du'as to share, I’m all ears. May Allah bless you all.