There is a saying that to get to a man's heart is through the stomach. Make a special dinner for the family? I guess sometimes being proactive helps a lot. Men in general needs a bit of nudging, and needs tender loving care more than a woman at times. Such care and concern will soften him and then you can lightly chat about how you feel, about the distance. And how you both can work things out better.
Don't give up, be positive.
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