And he fails as a husband pathetically at that point.
Because it is what a partner is expected to do. Be there for the other. Understand. Not leave them to their state assuming they are strong and can handle on their own. Just that understanding that a person is strong does not mean the person does not need emotional support or will not have an emotional breakdown. But is it not so obvious like others. So it is the partner who should see this and not assume that the other is strong enough and will handle it or it is not a big deal.