Terms of endearment are signs of putting pressure on him. He doesn't want to hear them. I know you do not mean them as pressure, but to him, you are trying to suck him back into the relationship, i.e., it makes him feel guilt that he doesn't feel the same way towards you right now. So, try not to say honey, sweetie, I love you, etc. for now.
Follow his lead on conversations. Could the conversation question been something about the relationship, what he's doing with his life or about how you feel about something? Anything that touches on the relationship and you, will create this kind of reaction. Have conversations on safe topics, i.e., the children, weather, sports, etc....stay away from relationship conversations.
We caution everyone that comes here to tread lightly, follow their lead and no, absolutely no relationship talks when they are bouncing off the walls. If you haven't already done so, start visiting some of the other threads. They are going through some of the exact same things that you are experiencing. It's all normal for the mlcer.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
