I am a husband who feels awkward showing affection openly. Does it lower my dignity?

Showing love to your wife is not a sign of weakness; in fact it is sunnah and a sign of a man with a strong heart. The Prophet ﷺ was gentle and loving to his family, and he was the best of men. If you were raised to hide your feelings, start with small things: an honest compliment, helping with chores, or simply asking how she is feeling. A wife needs to hear and feel that love, not just assume it. Love that is shown strengthens the marriage and makes a wife calmer and more respectful. There is no need to overdo it; sincerity and consistency mean more. A true man looks after the hearts of those in his care. See course for husbands.