What does that mean if a guy says he's sensitive?

[Anonymous]

How am I supposed to treat a guy who is sensitive? Anything I need to be aware of?

This guy I am seeing said I hurt his feeling by answering him no without explaining the reason when he asked me if I would be seeing him on a certain day. He went on and said how if I did not want to do that I could have just told him straight out because he's a big boy. I was busy doing something else at that moment but talked with him like 15 minutes later and told him what I would have to do so would not be free. I thought that's done, but apparently that hurt feeling stayed with him until hours later. He left without even saying goodbye (he later on said I was "busy" so did not want to disturb me). And he was talking in a low sad tone hours later telling me it's just because he's a sensitive person and I have hurt his feeling today.

I mean, I get it if I never told him why I won't be seeing him, but I told him later already, so what's the big deal? I didn't want to, and I didn't apologize for it because I don't think it's such a big deal that I have to apologize for. He is quite manly physically and behavior-wise, and he repeatedly says that he's "a real man". It just doesn't quite line up that a real man would get upset for that little thing. Is he really sensitive or is he trying to manipulate me into doing what he wants?

[Anonymous]

There's a difference between being sensitive and overreacting. And a "real man" can be anything; shy, outgoing, etc. I get what you're saying, but the whole stereotype society has set for what a "real man" is just needs to be forgotten forever. Every guy is different, and there's no specific traits that makes one more "manly" than the next.

He seems to have a tendency to overreact. He may not realize he's doing it, though, to be fair. Just try and make sure that you are both communicating efficiently to one another. If this continues, maybe find someone else? Personally, I have a hard time dealing with people who can't communicate/deal with things in a mature manner.

[EyeSeaYew]

Sensitive guys are so annoying, but then again I mainly feel that way because I am the exact opposite of sensitive and cannot understand pansies.

Side note, a real man doesn't have to constantly say that he's a real man. In fact, he doesn't have to say it at all. You know if you're a real man and you know if you're not.

[Anonymous]

Manipulation at it's finest. Tell him to get over it.

[cobrastripes]

Agreed, and tell him to grow a pair or give him yours haha.

[uuhhhh]

That's hilarious, don't even bother with someone like that

[kalrodkal]

Just saying "no." was quite aggressive

[Anonymous]

He is a pussy