Thanks for all the comments.
By the way, I am 46 and he is 54. We both have been married and divorced twice. We know what we want in a relationship. I believe daily communication is essential in a building a long lasting relationship. However I felt like I wasn't getting the same amount of effort I put forth in return. I did speak with him last night and asked him if he liked hearing from me to start off his day. He said he loved it. So I told him what I needed to feel most loved by him and that is to know I'm one of his first thoughts in the mornings. A great way to show me that is to send me a quick text also. It would truly make my day.

Thanks again for the input. I guess I needed some encouragement to ask the question openly and honestly to him.