You may have to jump in and rescue him
Many men are raised to act macho, so the last thing they want to do is admit they can’t work through an issue on their own. To guys, it’s about pride. They are afraid you’ll see them as weak and, thus, less attractive. But, even though he won’t say he needs assistance, your guy does want you to reach out. Rather than ask outright if he’d like help (which may put him on the defensive), suggest a solution — that way, he gets your input without feeling like he’s losing face.
