I guess I have the best situation. My YF lives on my block and I can see him in his yard when he is out. I can at least talk to him every day.
We share some intersts and love each other so much. I really don't like to use the word love--it has so many meanings, but we have bonded. We enjoy being close and doing things together. I know he will grow up and move on but he is quite young yet and we have a few years.