He is a real man! These are not the most subtle of creatures if we are perfectly honest. You need to spell it out to him that you want your relationship to be more romantic, take him out for a candlelit meal, or do something out of the ordinary. Men like to stick to their routine, so try being more spontaneous, which will encourage him to step outside the box a bit more. Also, try and spend some time doing something that he enjoys, watch football together or something. This shows that you are interested in him without coming across too heavy.