And is affectionate with you too?....
Basically I'm trying to decide whether my partner I've been with for 4 years is an affectionate man or not....or whether he is but just isn't that bothered about being affectionate with me. 
My DP doesn't really cuddle or kiss our DD, but he will "allow" it if she want to sit on his lap or jump on him on a Sunday morning in bed. But there doesn't seem to be any intent to be directly affectionate to her and I was wondering if that's normal for fathers. I'm hugely affectionate always kissing and cuddling my DD hence why I posted this as my perception may be skewed because of this.
DP is not overly affectionate with me, I don't think. We don't snog, it's just a kiss on the lips and that's it, never snogged. And often I ask for the kiss. Sex is often initiated by me, and it's very good but just wish he initiated it. He has always been that way, but I didn't really notice it until now. He slaps my bum when I walk past often, In the evenings, often I have to ask him to sit near me on the sofa. And often when we go out somewhere he will be walking ahead, while I'm trailing behind trying to catch up. He rarely walks side by side holding my hand. It feels like a closeness is missing.
Funny thing is, when I intentionally stop trying to get his attention he comes round me for cuddles. 
DP says he likes to show his love in "practical" ways like picking up a prescription for me or buying me a bottle of wine from the shop but I feel ever so lonely a lot. But am I imagining things or living in a fantasy world where I'm wanting what doesn't exist from a partner and father?
How affectionate is your DP/DH with your children and what kind of affection does he display towards you?