Hello. I am typing this on my phone, so I apologize in advance for typos/formating issues.

We have been together nine years, married six months. (Again, because it is required: I'm a 28F, hubby is 32M)
Now, I know my husband loves me more than anything, and thankfuly, this is not my concern. 

He has just been so dismissive of me lately. Anytime in the past I have mentioned wanting affection or romantic gestures, he tells me that it doesn't mean anything if he does it simply because I ask him to do so.
(Yet, I often get in trouble for not letting him know what's bothering me because he isn't a 'mind reader.' It's quite frustrating. I feel like I can't win.)

I know this problem isn't as huge or life altering as most post here in r/relationships, but it is bothering me to the point of reaching out to internet strangers.

Any advice or insight?
user
Husband is too distant and I want him to be more affectionate but don't know how to tell him without sounding like a
assistant
Hello. I am typing this on my phone, so I apologize in advance for typos/formating issues.

We have been together nine years, married six months. (Again, because it is required: I'm a 28F, hubby is 32M)
Now, I know my husband loves me more than anything, and thankfuly, this is not my concern. 

He has just been so dismissive of me lately. Anytime in the past I have mentioned wanting affection or romantic gestures, he tells me that it doesn't mean anything if he does it simply because I ask him to do so.
(Yet, I often get in trouble for not letting him know what's bothering me because he isn't a 'mind reader.' It's quite frustrating. I feel like I can't win.)

I know this problem isn't as huge or life altering as most post here in r/relationships, but it is bothering me to the point of reaching out to internet strangers.

Any advice or insight?
user
hubby is being too lackadaisical with me. How do I tell him to be more affectionate without sounding whiny?
assistant