It is one of the uglier things about him, but not a deal-breaker.
His friends notice it, too.
How do I address this with him?

I doubt he means to bother you or his friends; his nitpicking likely stems from a different issue.
A gentle reminder that a date night at home can be equally intimate could make all the difference.
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