<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

Not sure if relationship problem or personal issue, but...

He's been gone for a few weeks for work, and I get kind of down when he's not around (so I can't tell if I'm being irrational or not). The other day we were texting and I asked him what he misses about me, and he gave me a funny answer. I asked him what else, being playful, and it slowly devolved into him saying he doesn't want to have to provide constant validation. That he shouldn't have to prove himself.

I usually have a problem CONTAINING myself from gushing too much about how much I love him and miss him and am proud of him... It sometimes makes me feel like I love him more than he loves me. 

Don't get me wrong, he does say the words "I love you," it's just that sometimes I need more than words. It's usually less of a problem when he's nearby and can do sweet things or make reassuring gestures, but he's never been really good about the talking part of expressing affection.  

So do you think it's just a boy thing that he doesn't want to be too lovey-dovey over the phone? Am I being too insecure/paranoid? Is it really such a bad thing if I love him more? Is that even something you can compare? Male (and female) perspectives appreciated!
<bot>: boyfriend is away and doesn't want to sweet-talk me. am i being crazy? or am i more in love than he is?