New relationship. Problem? Or am I needy?

I just started dating my best friend of 12+ years. He has literally been there when I needed him for the that entire time. I was never attracted to him before for various reasons, and it changed one day and I have been insanely attracted to him since. Well I spend the weekend with him and stuff of occasion, I try to separate time with him and time with my daughter until I'm ready to put him in her life. Well now my question is this, we never cuddle, don't say 'I love you' and only kiss if one of us is leaving. I know that in a few years, that is how it will be, but right now I just want to cuddle and make out and just be all over him, but I'm nervous. Should he be more willing to do these things? Or should I just accept it? I can see myself with this man forever. Easily. He's perfect, except for lack of affection. And I know that I love him, I just have not told him yet : / So nervous.