<human>: Condense the text into a few key points

I've been dating the most amazing, attentive, affectionate, brilliant man. We met in a flag football league and hit it off. 

I've had some flirtatious and promising first interactions and dates, but have never sparked with someone quite like this. We see each other 2-4 days a week (usually 4) depending on our schedules. We have similar life goals/paths, intellect, values, politics, and really enjoy each other's company.

Now, the issue: I enjoy texting/talking with the people I care about. I don't need to talk on the phone for two hours a day or send walls of texts and heart emojis back and forth, but I think it's normal and polite to ask how your partner is doing once a day at some point - and to hold a conversation about the answer.

My guy is not much of a texter. He called me once to chat when he realized I would like that, but never again. He does text at least once a day and will engage in a short conversation, occasionally a few short convos per day, sometimes much less. He sometimes lets conversations drop at an awkward place, or forgets to reply. IF something important is going on with me, he will give it his full attention, but he doesn't consistently ask how I am or how work has gone, etc.

Any thoughts on how to proceed? I'm torn between thinking this is petty and to get over it, and seeing it as a sign of a disconnect between our emotional needs.
<bot>: What to do if almost-boyfriend doesn't text or call often and you feel out of sight, out of mind? Dealbreaker or nbd?