Guys, generally speaking, tend to process their emotions inwardly. Many times, they don’t know exactly how they feel, so they try to figure it out on their own. Some guys are afraid of their emotions and keep them buried inside in order to protect themselves from looking weak. Little do they know, that most girls would accept and understand (and even appreciate) an expression of their emotion.
Guys are also more physical, and tend to work out their emotions by finding solutions, and doing things. The harm is when they keep stuffing all their feelings inside, letting them simmer and brew, and potentially eat away at them…eventually coming out as anger. There are tremendous benefits to getting your thoughts and emotions out in the open, in the context of a safe relationship, and not letting them destroy you. So assure your guy that you have his back no matter what and are there for him.
Unfortunately, society has told guys it’s a sign of weakness to express their feelings, while it’s much more socially acceptable for girls to talk about their feelings. However, once you have an understanding of each other and how you process emotions, there is nothing wrong with each person bringing who they are, including their masculinity or femininity, into a relationship. It helps balance things out.