Communication, which is so important to any type of relationship, is essential for LDRs. Unfortunately for me, I have awful communication skills. That is a huge part of the issues I face today in my relationship. Once upon a time, I was very talkative and forthcoming. That part of me died years ago; I am now taciturn, reserved, and quiet. It's hard for me to effectively communicate my thoughts and opinions to others.
What we have here is a guy who is talkative, candid, and has no problem carrying a conversation and then there's me; I listen, sometimes respond, and have little to say.
What has been happening is that he's so used to me not having anything to say that when I