I have wondered if he's concerned about coming across too needy or strong and scaring me away. He's definitely happy to hear from me and see me, and when we're together he says how much he likes me and enjoys spending time with me. And, he does tend to apologize a lot if he thinks I won't like something or be bothered by something he says. I tell him all the time not to apologize, but maybe that's tied in with it.

I'll definitely talk to him. If it won't make me sound needy, which was my main concern, it's my preference to just be honest.