turtleswim wrote: My faculty supervisor is not exactly cold but it is very confusing to try and understand all his demands.
Your life experiences are likely different from your faculty supervisor!
Culture, age, role, life experiences... these all can make it confusing to interact with someone.
In your online program, is it possible to schedule a meeting in person, by screen, or a phone conversation?
When I taught at the university level, I found that some students simply needed to meet separately in order to connect. Many were from different cultures, ages, roles, and life experiences -- and simply getting together one on one for a few minutes after class or during office hours helped them to relax and focus better.