Awww, these are so inspiring!
I have a feeling my boyfriend is kind of like you. I don't think schizoid, but he is pretty aloof when it comes to conversing with other people if it is anything personal. An expert at light banter. I literally talked to him for over a year before I even found out about his family. He's my best friend, but sometimes talking to him is annoying because he not the biggest conversationalist and spends more time listening. (Though! I admit he is quite the charmer...hahhahaha)
Reading your perspective is kind of an eye-opener for me. Since I'm a bit needy and demanding of attention I never wanted to recognize that he has a different communication style...hahaha
Guess it means I need to work on da relationship even more!