He and you started dating shortly after you left college, and although you know perfectly well his somewhat distant and cold attitude, he tries to show you that from the bottom of his heart he loves you with actions, because he would never want to hurt you. He will never hurt you, and if he does, which is unlikely, he will ask for forgiveness on his knees. If there is something you want, he will give it to you, or do everything in his power to make you happy.