Manipulated?

Is he the master manipulator, or am I just looking to be manipulated? I am still here, after a long debate on affection, among other thing. Affection was a clincher for me. I need affection. When my little son gives me a good snuggle every day, and I don't recall the last time my DH gave me a real kiss, held my hand, or gave me a real good snuggle, we have a problem. Does he want me to replace him with the children? He said he would do better, that affection would be coming. I hope he isn't just talking about sex.