His mood always reflects my mood!!

Couldn't think of a title folks!! Anyway...... 1) Hubby comes home from work, I'm in a good mood. Hug him, kiss him, we have some banter.. All is good, the scene is set for a good evening/weekend. 2) Hubby comes home from work, I'm feeling somewhat down in the dumps, don't jump up to greet him, but give a kiss. I'm in need of some support, I'm a bit anxious etc etc...... He shuts down. If I don't initiate contact, he keeps away. All the makings of a bad night/bad weekend. Husband avoids conflict at all costs. He would rather pull his teeth out than talk about feelings. His mood always reflects my mood. When I am down, need reassurance or just some attention I have to ask him for it. I have to say 'I need you to reassure me' 'I need you to hug me'. We are a year into R after his A and on the whole it's going well, but ill admit it, he is a rug sweeper. Not just about the affair but about any problems we have had. In his eyes now it's in the past, we have dealt with it now we need to move forward. To a certain extent, he is right, but the reason I need the reassurance is because she still works with him. I need to be told everything is ok, there's nothing to worry about, he thinks telling me he loves me 20 times a day is enough, but it's not. I suppose I want him to be a mind reader. Sometimes I just don't want to say the words. He should know by now why I have days when I struggle. But men are from mars women are from Venus, yes it's true. So as long as I'm happy and smiling and not needy or miserable (my words) all is right in the world! But it's not, after 20 years you would think he would know how to make it better. :confused: But he STILL needs to be told. (Or asked). What's my question here? I don't know! Do others experience this, where your OHs mood is a reflection of your own? How can I Get him to open up to me emotionally. He's a very touchy, feely, lovey, huggy kind of man but he never ever ever tells me what's going on in that mind of his. I just need him to open up a little. Just let me in!!

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