You are SO right about men . . . their actions do speak louder than words in many cases. But sometimes they are really clueless on how little of an action goes how far.
In my case, I heard over and over again from this man that his exwife was a frigid b_____, and that she never wanted showed any sign of affection--in the bedroom or elsewhere. Come to find out, he is the one who holds out. He is the one who is scared of the intimacy and where it might lead, or showing anyone publically that he is proud to introduce and stand next to the woman is he is with.
I can't tell you how many times I have stayed home by myself during a rodeo weekend, a holiday, or other time when we both had free time and could have spent it together. But he wouldn't plan anything to do together. And, by the words "do" I don't mean anything fancy--it could have been coffee, it could have been time in the truck, it could have been hauling firewood. It could have been a day doing all of that.
Men, before you look for greener pastures, you need to look at the good woman you got right with ya. Maybe its you that's been doing the ignoring--not her. Maybe she's just tired of being ignored. When it comes down to actions (not words) it may only take a hand being held when you walk in for groceries, a kiss on the cheek over the bar-b-que, or a pat on the fannie in the kitchen. It could also be a big bear hug and a kiss in front of the buddies too, so that she knows that you do value her for all that she does.
You know damn well that she cares about you at a level you will never understand--would it kill you to show her once in a while that you actually do have feelings about her?

Anna