He is confusing honest with blunt.
There is a saying I'm liking more and more, "My opinion of you is none of your business" Or "Your opinion of me is none of my business"
Another my mother always said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything"
You are going to have to explain to him that being so blunt can be misunderstood and be hurtful. If he likes you and wants to please you, he'll listen but it may take some practice for him to learn another way.
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