Some women only nod like woodpeckers when listening to men telling their inner secrets. No! What men need at this time is shared happiness. When he speaks his mind, he is accompanied by all kinds of worries and anxieties. For example, many men will keep thinking about "if I say it, she will leave me". At this time, you need to be clear about your position, and you have to speak. When he tells you something very personal, he will say something like this-"That's not too bad, I did worse." Or "I really appreciate what happened". Let him know that you are like him, and his experience is not unique.