Quote: well apparently this 'distance' that I felt was real,
yes real, but not for the reasons you were thinking!
and I agree with kml, start showing him some skin but not so much as to lead him to feel guilty for it...or heck let him know that you apreciate his "not wanting to use you" but that as a man and wife it is ok to share your bodies.
Even in the bible (I know part of this is one of the old testament readings you can have at a catholic wedding) the couple pray for forgivness just before they ravage eachother so if they can do it so can you.