Andrea, Your situation is the same as mine-- except we're not even dating. I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one in this situation & I'm not crazy. My husband says I'm blowing things out of proportion, that I expect too much; but it's very hard to go from a loving, affectionate relationship to just being housemates.

Anthony, I understand your message & I agree. However, when I very gently brought up the subject, he got defensive & said it's just gonna take time. From his tone & demeanor, I got the message he meant later rather than sooner. (But it's been this way for 9 months. How much longer?) I'm trying to be patient & supportive but I can't help feeling alone & angry at times, feeling rejected. We can't heal together because there is no "together."