Thank you for your query. Sorry that you both are having a tough period. Its hard enough to understand your own emotions at times, let alone others. Having an illness that causes lifelong effects can change the way you think, feel and act. A stroke involving part of the brain that is in control of emotions will affect all emotions not just affection. People who have any disease may suffer from depression. He may not be able to tell you how he feels or he may not want to put his burden on you. Sometimes people, with or without illness, have expectations from relationships, especially developing ones. The best way is to have a conversation or discuss how you both feel and address any issues that bother both of you. It is important to be receptive and patient and discuss without any bias. Try not to imitate each other s reactions (as in anger with anger, for instance). In the end, the result matters and how you would like to deal with it. Try not to make compromises by basing it on your expectations from your partner. Do it because you want to. In spite of your efforts, if you still feel that he is apathetic, try to talk to him regarding a psychological evaluation. Hope I ve helped. Please contact us if you have any questions. Wish you both good health