He's the best man I've ever had but he doesn't touch me... at all

im thirty eight and inba relationshipbwith a man i have known most my life. we were close friends and grew into more. we have so much to be grateful forso i dont want to sound as if am not aware. he is the best partner,friend,confidant and man that has ever been in my life.he shows me that he really cares in wys i have never been shown.our families love eachothrr.i have no chilren and h has a daughter who i adore and he loves me.thats a first for me too. we could have beautiful life and do except one thing....he doesnt touch me. he sayz it not me. he doesnt have sex with me but is honestly loyal.he doesnt show any affection in that way.i hve tried t be patient but its going on a year!!! im hurt left with feelings of rejecfikn that lowers my self esteem.i lay bed and cry. i want to marry him and be a family but i am going crazy and becomng more and more deressed help

If he would agree to it... couples therapy?

Hey, I hope this may help. I read a book called The five love languages. I think if you read this book (its not very long) that it will help you understand the way you accept love and also the way your man accepts love. I have a similar problem with my boyfriend and it honestly was the first love advice I've ever had that was real and made sense. This will change your hurting heart, I promise. Xoxo