My boyfriend cried in his sleep?

[Anonymous]

i've never seen my boyfriend cry before.

but he cried in his sleep twice the past 2 weeks

it wasn't loud or anything it was kinda like a soft whimpering but he woke himself up before I could.

i think he was a little embarrassed so I didn't say anything and we fell back asleep.

then a few days later I heard it again and I turned to face him and he had very upset look on his face and he was whimpering. he reminded me of a baby because I see babies do this.

it broke my heart to see this and I went to hug/hold him. he woke up and the whimpering stopped but he didn't pull away like I expected he would. then we both fell asleep again.

anyway I think something horrible must be going on with him. I think it might have something to do with his rough childhood. but I really don't want to bring it up and embarrass him or make him uncomfortable by bringing it up, because I know how he is and he doesn't like to feel weak and helpless, especially with me.

im just wondering should I let him handle this himself or should I talk to him about it.

i want to talk to him about it but I don't know how to approach the situation..because he's normal during the day and like I said he's done this twice. I just don't wanna make him upset and depressed by bringing it up.

i know its weird and eventually ill do what I think is best but right now I just wanna hear other peoples opinions...

thanks

[madmisskelly]

Sometimes dreams can bring up our past or our fears in unexpected ways. Sometimes they contain death, violence, bad memories, disasters, and can affect us in unexpected ways.

Good I dea on not saying anything. When he does do that, you can always roll over an put an arm around him, cuddle up to him and kiss him on the forehead. All things that will show him you are there for him.

If he mentions being stressed or having bad flashbacks, let him know you are there for him

[martyfellow]

I'd suppose he's reliving something from his past, as yu also are guessing. I'd bring itup and ask him to share it with you , since it's the bst way to get over the past. Sharing with someone you trust is better than psychotherapy.

[Voltaire]

Leave him alone. If there's anything that guys hate worse than commitment, it's talking about their feelings.

[Gson57]

If has had anyone close to him pass away recently then he could be having a dream about them.