My hubby and I are not that kind of person who would like to talk talk talk to others. BUT we talk alot to each other about anything, news, entertainment news, food, fashion, work, family...etc. Just anything you can think of. This is very very important to maintain the communication skills and the close connection with each other.
Each year we will go to stay in HK hotel (1 night) to celebrate (last year his birthday, skip this year, next year will be my birthday) and travel once a year. If we can't go to far away at least go to short trip to China or Macau.
Don't give up! Try to talk more with him without the temper! :-P