<human>: Boyfriend and I have been dating for about a year, and have been living together for 9 months. He works away is gone for 2 weeks, home for 1. Since the beginning he has explained that he kind of keeps to himself and doesn't talk about his feelings. I know that he was bullied for being 'too sensitive' as a teenager, and is afraid of showing his soft side now. I understand that, and I have drastically cut back on what I expect for affection and attention. 

I like to think that he cares about me, but like some men this sort of stuff just isn't important to him. In the past, I asked him if everything is alright, and if he was happy, and he said yes. We talked about the book the Five Love Languages; touch, words of affirmations, quality time, gifts, and acts of services as different ways to show love. I believe that I have been pretty clear about my needs with him. I always make an effort to compliment him, do special things just for him, make time for him, tell him how I feel. But it hurts when you compliment someone and they just shrug it off. Or, when you never hear those things in return. Or, when they don't make time for you. 

Now I want to try talking to him again, and try re-explaining that I know we are different, but there is bottom line of attention and affection that I expect in a relationship. I am wondering what advice you have for how I can explain why these things are important in a relationship? Or help encourage him to open up?

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<bot>: Boyfriend is not affectionate; feel like I am begging. Going to talk to him about it (again) hoping for insight.