Re: Why are friends so important?
there should be no need for games - he is your husband. you should both be able to make time for each other, willingly. more-so because of the distance as it's important that both of you feel a part of each other's lives.
if he's not interested in what is essentially spending time with you there is either something wrong, or it's just his nature and you will have to accept that. if the latter chances are things won't be much different when you're living together.
Mirchy has the right idea. if he wants to it should be no problem talking to you before he heads to bed.
i've been in a long distance for over four years. we're both very busy but we talk practically everyday and a proper conversation. it's a part of our daily life. we both still manage to see our friends and deal with family commitments. he juggles lectures, ward duty, cricket, the gym, time with friends and time for us. doesn't matter how busy you both are, you can fit a hell of a lot into your day, you just have to want it. and prioritise by what's most important to you.