Lisa and gals... I was teasing about being older - I like where I am but when I was younger I saw the world differently.

Cher... men don't do well with talking... that's a woman thing. Women like to talk. Men generally hate to talk especially about "relationship" stuff.

Action. Men react to action. Cuddle up. Hug him for nothing. Say nice things. Rub his back or his head or his feet, whatever, does it for him. The contact for both of you will be stimulating and healthy.