Talk Therapy

How do you communicate with someone who lacks adequate communication skills? You are having date night with your boyfriend. You have cooked his favorite meal and now you are cuddled up on the couch watching a movie. After the movie while you two are spooning you bring up a few issues you are having with the current state of your relationship. He listens intently or so it seems, after you have finished talking you turn to him and ask him to voice his views on what you just said. Shockingly he responds with a blank stare and unresponsive lips. You have poured out your heart and soul and you are awaiting support from your man. Yet his shoulders are so cold to you in your time of need. How do you talk to someone who does not communicate verbally?