Do I love him as he stands before me as he is? Yes. He is still a pain in my a$$, my best friend, my lover, but he is holding back.

He and I know this, both.

He is still not truthful with me emotionally and I would like him to begin. A little is fine. That would be fine if he didn't tend to lie then hold it against me later on lol!

He is trying to be a little more selfish about him...a good thing....more assertive to what he wants/needs,

As I said, maybe I just don't know what any other kind of relationship should look like? What do people do when they feel their needs aren't being met? I brought it up and we will go to a counsellor ?

Man, this stuff isn't easy to navigate lmao