Have you told him you would like a cuddle? Maybe he just doesn't realize how much it means to you? We can all learn new things and learning to hug might just be one of the best. I'm not super huggy but an occasional hug is nice. Maybe it's something you two can work on bit by bit? Just start out with a hug and practice, practice, practice till your comfortable.
Our Welfare State. Is it broken?
The Republic of Ireland and their tensions with migrants.