How can I phrase this to newish boyfriend

[Shivroysaveloy]

So I’ve been seeing a very nice man for a few months. I like him, and I think he’s keen. Things have been really easy sofar, good communication, he comes up with ideas for dates and seems to want to spend time with me. So far so good! But he hasn’t really told me what he likes about me, and I feel
like I want to know. It’s not a reassurance thing, it’s more that I want him to express himself a bit. Not looking for the big ‘I love you’, neither of us are particularly sentimental, but I’d just like some personal sentiments if that makes sense. It all feels a bit perfunctory although I know he does like me, no question about monogamy or anything on his part.
I was thinking of broaching it - should I - and see if I can get a bit more of a romantic vibe going. But how do I do this? I don’t want to sound like I’m pressuring him, it’s more to do with creating a soft/more intimate connection. Any advice? I’m happy to tell him why I like him but worried the conversation will dry up unless I have some pointers!!

I thought the point was that there's no point in telling anyone what you want them to say, without it being forced and cringey.
If op's oh wanted to tell her what he liked about her, as specifically as she needs to hear, he'd do it unbidden.

I think you're trying to push a square peg in to a round hole. If he's not the romantic type, lots of people aren't, he may well be a bit wtf - I certainly would, it sounds needy and fishing.
If it's early days just let it mature naturally.
I'm 10 years in with DH and I've never had that sort of conversation, we just aren't gushy romantics. I know he thinks I'm funny, sexy and a good cook just by how he is with me, and he'd say I find him funny and attractive too. But if he started asking to list his qualities I'd be 🙄