I myself want to think that someday, provided that we continue to improve our relationship, the ILYs and kisses and hugs will come naturally. I won't just be waiting and she won't withhold. How does this happen? Why do we let it continue? Life is so short and yet we wait for better.
Is there anything that you have done that has moved the relationship forward to where it needs to be or does it just seem to have a life of it's own?
I feel that if I bring up the fact that she doesn't seem that interested or seems to give me just enough attention to keep me from moving on or filing, then she withdraws even further.
She wants me around, available, but then when we are together there is still an element of emotional distance that persists and is almost palpable. I just wonder when that will dissipate? I am a patient man, but I know that I can't wait forever.