Loving someone who has ptsd is not easy. It is not easy on their friends, family spouse, girlfriend, etc. I have ptsd which I have because of an abusive relationship. In some ways I am just not the same person that I use to be. Situations that I could handle with no problem before, are quite challenging now. I have been in counseling for about two years now and it has helped, but I still have relapses due to triggers and when this happens I still feel very scared. The best advice that I can give you is that your support is so very very important, but on his end he also needs to try and trust you and let you in. Letting someone in can be scary and he may even feel a little out of control if he opens up to you too much, but on a human level it is very necessary and a healthy thing to do. Opening up to my boyfriend has helped me and our relationship a lot, but I have to admit it hasn't been easy and it takes time, but we wouldnt be as close as we are now if I hadnt at some point decided to trust him and open up about my fears, worries, nightmares, obsesssions, and the dark past that still continues to haunt me....