<human>: Can you succinctly summarize the text in 1-3 sentences?

Hello,

My boyfriend and I began dating in October of 2013 and we started off slowly. We were both really into each other but also both nervous to make the first move. He is a generally shy person and isn't one for PDA which I am absolutely fine with. He used to be so excited to cuddle me when I came over and things were great.

Now he won't even make an effort to hold my hand. He rarely lets me know how he feels about me and I have to always initiate and ask for any type of affection such as cuddling. I am not a super affectionate ooey gooey person myself but I want to feel wanted.

I have brought up this topic for about the past month it has been a cycle of me feeling rejected, explaining the situation, him calling himself "too stupid" and nothing really changes. We went out for dinner last night and I got a hug hello as we always do and then nothing. Literally no physical contact all night. Eventually we got home and he asked me what was wrong and I didn't even want to talk about it as I felt there wasn't much of a point. No matter how I say it nothing changes. I have even given him completely direct requests by saying all I want is for you to hold my hand and cuddle me now and again. 

It feels really embarrassing that it seems my boyfriend doesn't want to touch me with a 10 foot pole. I know he is incredibly self conscious to the point where I can't touch his face or compliment him and I abide by his requests, I'm just looking for a bit of the same respect. I even told him last night that maybe we should spend less time together if all we are going to do is have the same hurtful conversation every time we see each other which is about 2-3 times a week.

Reddit, am I asking for too much? How can I communicate my needs. He just doesn't seem to get it, or does he just not care?
<bot>: boyfriend of 11 months is lacking in the affection department. How can I get him to understand that it is really important for me to have at least a little bit from him?