my boyfriend and his ego?

What I do if someone talks about a hurtful situation for them is I try to show them I’m interested and ready to listen by gently drawing out with questions. Like, do you think they know how you feel? Have you tried saying anything to them about it? Easy questions without a lot of detail but that still relate and will get him to open up. Lots of people are uncomfortable sharing personal things if they feel like it will be bothersome for the other person to listen to, or they’ll sound like a complainer- I know I’m that way. For that reason, ask questions or add your own time when maybe you felt the same, or how you think he can help the situation, and let him know youre always there to listen.