Rhapsody, sorry - I misunderstood your original post, maybe.

Rhapsody - I would think that he would WANT to know if you're feeling bad.

Are you next to a printer? Why don't you put this in Word, print it, fold it and slip it to him:

"Honey, I don't know how to tell you this, but I feel awful and am scared about the downturn that my feelings have taken. I will probably need support and comfort from you, but it's uncomfortable for me to come right out and say it. Help me, please?"