My sitch and your doing the same STUPID things:

I tried for hugs for my OWN selfish needs
I tried for S E X for my OWN selfish needs
I mind read like a gypsy on tour
I never let go, it wasn't until I did when my dynamics change

Do you think any of us writing that haven't been there

If your H wanted affection from you he would seek it. He doesn't . Don't state what he has trouble with. Your smothering . Why are you talking about summer with him? For your own selfish self and self validation . Cure your short term anxiety to be deflated by him 3 days later?

It is time for you to listen. Also take his list and validate . Accept it and do not question it. Post it here I don't think the list will be that shocking. I'm guessing anyone of us who hasn't detached from your thread yet could write it for him

FYI your probably not speaking his love language. I hesitate to refer this book but it really helped me ME ME when understanding how my wife ticks

5 love languages
Gary chapman

I'm guessing DB book is on burner because your not applying technique and your violating most of 37 rules

Harsh sorry u need it