Lost connection

I told my husband that we need to be more intimate bc were losing that specialness. Not just sexually but as a couple who are in love. He told me he doesn’t know what we can do or how to solve it. Sigh... I then said I just sometimes want to feel wanted like to feel like he needs to have me. Not all the time but just once in a while. I always want my husband and I am very vocal and physical about it. When he’s tired or. It in the mood ok I get it. But after a while when do i keep trying? What else can I do to show my affection besides scratch his back give him kisses sending him I love you messages. I’m just lost. I don’t need the sex really just a connection.