How do i deal with my boyfriend who is scared of getting hurt?

me and one of my closest friends ended up sleeping together, we care a lot about each other and know each other well so it all felt natural and right. he has always liked me but his ex cheated on him a year back and he is scared of getting hurt again. how can i help him to learn to love again? he trusts me but he is afraid of love


we are in a relationship and are taking it slow because he was hurt badly beforeHow do i deal with my boyfriend who is scared of getting hurt?
ok i know how he feels because it happened to me a year ago but the best way to deal with it is to just stay by his side and show him that you love him everyday show him how much you care for him everyday don't ever leave him be patients and good things will come your way the moment he sees that you really got love for him, he'll open up to you. don't give upHow do i deal with my boyfriend who is scared of getting hurt?
just take it slow like you said
Show him you can be trusted.
Only time can heal him Sparkle, just be patient and there for him is all you can do.
through actions you can't make someone over night to trust you..it has to be gradual..just do it with your actions and good luck..communication is key too!
Just keep taking it slow and showing him you are trustworthy. It will take time but if you like him enough to wait he'll learn to love again by himself.
make him gain your trust and asure him that you wont do it to him because you really care about him and you wouldnt hurt him in any way like his ex did...and that if you didnt like him or care about him then you wouldve already ended this relationship and tell him how much he means to you :]
wow. i couldnt be u. i need a guy thats not scared of ANYTHING. sooooo, thats kinda crazy.
Stay close but not to close
Do what you are doing. Take things slow and constantly reassure him that you love him and want only him. It might take some time so just be patient with him.