AIO? I told my boyfriend that he doesn’t compliment me enough nor makes me feel desired

And he tells me that his perception of himself does not depend on me. Unlike myself, because according to him I depend on others to tell me who I am.

All I asked from him was to compliment me more. To make me feel wanted, like he’s actually into me. I don’t doubt he loves me but it’s not exactly in the “manly desire for a woman” kinda of way.

I told him I don’t depend on others validations but I do want to hear things from him.

I also questioned how it works that he gives other “hot girls” views online but as someone who doesn’t post sexy photos for views, when I ask for those attentions from him, I’m being needy and insecure.