<human>: Can you give me a shortened version of the text?

Having an issue and starting to feel a bit silly. I've been dating my boyfriend for 10 months. He is truly wonderful and loving. He has gone through some challenging times in his professional life recently and I have been happy to be able to support him emotionally. He has also been incredibly supportive of me with the stress of my job as well. I feel that this has strengthened our still new relationship.
We were able to enjoy 2 weeks of amazing vacation together over the holidays. Unfortunately I had to return to work but he was able to extend his vacation by a few weeks. I am so happy that he is able to do this and am enjoying hearing about his adventures. He is in a remote location but has managed to communicate with me nearly every day. At least an exchange or two. I really appreciate It but by no means do I expect it.

Here is where I am second guessing myself... Our conversations have been pretty clinical. What we've been doing with each of our days, what's going on with work, etc. I have told him that I missed him but he hasn't reciprocated. His actions show that I am important to him but I yearn to know that I am missed specifically. My last relationship was terrible so I feel like I really second-guess myself a lot because I am unsure what might be the residual from that relationship.

Most recently I communicated that I missed him and asked if he might be missing me a bit too. He glossed over that and responded with more clinical discussion when he was able to message me. He asked me not to be mad about his 'rare replies'. I don't care about that really. He's adventuring and I get that. What I don't get is why it's so difficult to say 'I miss you'. 'I miss you too'... Especially when that's what he knows what I'd really like to hear.

Am I being ridiculous in my disappointment? I will probably wait for him to return and discuss it when he gets back but I am getting increasingly disheartened by what seems like it shouldn't be a big deal...

Any advice? TIA!
<bot>: want to hear my boyfriend say that he misses me. He hasn't and won't say it. Even when asked directly.