The guy could be seriously depressed. If that's the case, "manning up" won't help him any. Depression is the lack of certain hormones and chemicals in a person's brain.

first of all, it says nothing to suggest he is bipolar. this would be more like depression or maybe a personality disorder. maybe he is bipolar, but you can't assume that from what you read. and also, bipolar people are not *******. some of the strongest people i know are bipolar. do you know why they are strong? because they have to put up with bullshit, not only from their brain going psycho, but from people like you who don't know SHIT about what it's like and you still judge them. and i don't know what you think a real man is, but real men show their emotions. do you really want a guy who just acts tough and manly and doesn't let you in on how he's feeling? i have a real man and he cries and he gets depressed, and he tells me so we can work it out together. that's what being in a relationship is like. we laugh, we cry, we get angry, and we love each other. that's what makes it a relationship. don't judge men who have emotions. it makes you sound like a complete bitch.

*respectful nod* people, please take notice of what chicken_lover has said - it is exactly the same with my boyfriend and i, and although we both have our own problems that cause us to be angry and upset sometimes, it is a lot easier to love someone if you know that both of you can trust each other and help each other through difficulties.

thank you for the respectful nod haha. :)

I'll back up these last two comments. *sidles out*