My bf and I have been dating for quite a while now, but I feel like he isn't being affectionate like he used to be. I thought that it was just me being sensitive, but many people have pointed out that we're "not affectionate like most couples." Idk what happened, it's not like we fight or anything.

I've tried being very affectionate towards him to get his attention, but it doesn't work. I've also tried ignoring him, but that doesn't work either. I am the one that has to make all the "moves". I have to hold his hand, I have to kiss him, etc. It's very rarely ever him.

Whenever I get upset though, (although I haven't talked about it with him) then he'll be affectionate like a normal bf. Anytime he thinks I'm sad or upset, then he'll worry that he did something wrong and be affectionate. On a few rare occasions, he's been affectionate out of nowhere, and idk why or what causes it, or how to get him to be like that more often. (so it's not like he doesn't like me anymore either).

Some people even asked me if we were still dating, because they said that it didn't look like it. I just want him to be like a normal bf, like he used to be. I see other couples all happy and I feel sad. I'm afraid to tell him how I feel because I don't want to upset him, and I don't want to break up with him either.

Am I being over emotional? If not, how can I fix it?