[Duchess]

I think it's best if you ask him. Like others say, communication is key to ANY relationship. Commitment is greater in a LDR or an online one.

You must know you partner. I take offence to people who just lump everyone and say "BOYS" do this or that. No no no. YOUR boy may do that, if you don't like him doing that... guess what? YOU have the wrong boy, simple.

My bf always is the one to start the conversation, even when he knows i'm sleeping. He always pays attention to my demeanour and can tell when I'm sick, angry, serious, sad, happy, etc. just from my facial expression or typed words alone. AND this is a LDR... Been with him for almost 1.5 years.

Don't be asking strangers about YOUR boyfriend. We are not dating him. YOU are. Dating is to experience and learn more about the other person. Communication is to aid that. We can't tell you if you're growing apart. Only you can.

Communicate to find out. Because if you don't, to him, this break up would seem like it's coming out of NOWHERE because you all didn't talk about it before and try to work it out.

Every person is different, every couple is different. Don't listen to others who are generalizing.. learn 1st hand for yourself.