Continuing to be with someone because you are afraid to be without them isn’t fair to either of you and serves no one in the long run. It sounds like you are unhappy with how things are, and even with your efforts to change the relationship, he’s content with the status quo. If this is the case, maybe taking some time away from the relationship will give you a new perspective on what you want and need from a relationship (regardless of whether or not it is with him) Once you have a handle on that, you can revist your relationship with him and see if he is on the same page. You can then come up with a plan for changing things so that you are both getting what you want and need. Good luck!

~Jodi