I came to the conclusion that the only way to solve this was to actually open up and talk to him.

I struggle with that. A lot. Opening up about almost anything petrifies me and it usually ends in me either getting defensive and having a go/causing a massive drama for no reason or saying something/agreeing with something I wasn't meant to and then walking away and realising 'well that didn't actually solve anything did it?' Before carrying on and never getting around to talking about ever again.

I guess I'm just scared of him turning around and saying "it's because you do not satisfy me, woman."

I'm such a wimp.