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Did you try talk to him about this?
My boyfriend had the same thing that I wanted him to try talking to me instead of the other way around. I told him straight up, "I'm the one that starts the conversations, it would be nice if you started one. It would show you're interested and I'd be happy to hear from you." He didn't realized it bothered me and he has been trying to start conversations. Sometimes he can't think of something so he'll just ask me a random question, "What's your favorite color? Why is it your favorite?"
If you've tried talking to him about it try mentioning it again and tell him how it makes you feel. If he doesn't want to compromise and you're pretty upset/frustrated by it, then maybe consider a break up.

Edit: I've been dating my boyfriend over three and half years. We live in different states. Distance isn't a problem for us but have you considered that too?