Boyfriends

Anyone feel like you do so much for your boyfriend but barley does anything back? 
I used to write him letters every day. Like pages long ladies. And he would write have a page and it would be nothing. I make him gifts constantly hoping for something in return. A month ago he got me a ring. 
But I've been making and buying him things because I want to make sure he feels appreciated and loved. Anyone else feel this way?