Again, you have to think about what YOU need and what is good for you. If he does truly care for you and love you he will work with you on some kind of compromise.

You are not his therapist. You are are his girlfriend/lover. You should be treated that way and expect to be treated that way. If he has problems communicating or getting along with people, has trouble maintaining relationships, then he needs to do work on that, get professional help, what ever. It's not your job, nor can you do this for him. He needs to want to change and realize he needs help.

If you want to TRY waiting until he is more capable of communicating and working on his part in a relationship, that's your decision. But you should be aware that what you want and expect from him may never happen. Go with your gut instinct - and that may change over time. Do what you need to do take care of YOU. If you aren't getting what you need, you will eventually get burnt out and not be able to continue to keep giving him what he needs. Your needs are as important as his. Both your needs need to be communicated to each other and a compromise worked out. If he is not able or willing to do this, that is a bad sign.

Try communicating with him. Maybe read some self help books about relationships and communication techniques before you do. Let him know your deepest feelings and needs. His response will be an indication to you of where your relationship stands. If you want to spend months or years being understanding to him, acting as his therapist, without getting anything in return, that is your right to do so. But do that with your eyes wide open. Know that you may "work on" this guy and nothing may ever change.

Or things may change very quickly when you are open and honest about your needs and feelings. Either way, you have nothing to lose and much to gain by being honest.