^^ Not true. Mainly confident guys express their feelings. Sounds like he does not have much true confidence, he just fakes it. Just ask for short statements about his feelings for you each day, once per day. Get him to get used to the idea, one small step at a time. Then gradually ask him to be more specific.
I have a long time interest in psychology, specializing in relationship dynamics for 30 years.
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