I am a girl who's relationship ended because I was too reliant on my boyfriend making me feel better and he had no clue how to. He'd try by giving me compliments and hugs etc but it wasn't what I needed/wanted. The problem was I didn't know what I wanted or needed and so how was it possible for him to figure it out? and so I believe you should speak to your partner about what each other can do through this time and most importantly what not to do or say!