"maybe its not a good time for us to talk..." anybody can explain?

from your story, i really don't know "how" you commented on him, but i guess the manner o responding to any kind of conversation will surely affect your partner. Especially if you in the first place you don't know what's bothering him the reason why he wanted to talk to you. And if you think you're the one who ruined your conversation then saying sorry is not enough. Don't get upset to what he said, may be it would be better if you try to talk to him again and ask the reason why in a more passionate way to talking to a partner. Maybe in the morning while preparing or eating your morning meal, or while watching tv, try to start a topic that is kinda near to what had happened before he said that line, and from there, you start a conversation in a very polite way. Believe it works, jus don't get upset or mad to whatever he says because to remind you you wanted to know whats his feeling and what he waned to say before you commented that touches his sensitivity, okey...

I think given the details you gave in other responses is he needs time to think and you do to. He seems a little insecure and then you challenged it by asking him why does he need you to tell him all the time of your love for him. Try calling him later tonight after giving both of yourselves time to think and reflect and see where it takes you.

pinky_laces, How could we help if there is not enough details to go by? I think you might need to sit this down and reflect if you had actually reacted in a defensive manner which is justifiable after what he had mentioned to you. I think the golden rule to a good conversation will be "Be slow to speak but quick to listen". Have you been listening attentively and close enough to really understand your boyfriend? Take sometime and think deeply. If not, perhaps share a little more here and see how it goes. Take care.