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I can't speak for every introverted man but I can speak for my own boyfriend. We have been together for over 5 years and he is very introverted. In the beginning, it was hard for him to tell me how he felt to my face and he would opt for a phone conversation or written communication because he is a very good writer. He has gotten much better at this (it didn't take five years - only a matter of months) and he can now tell me exactly how he feels face-to-face.
Before I knew just how introverted he is and that he is not shy by choice, I would get offended when I would tell him exactly how I was feeling and he would merely say "Aww, thank you. That's so sweet" and he wouldn't reciprocate. Part of it is helping the other person along and letting them know that you care so that when the time comes and they are ready, they will not be afraid to talk to you. Part of it is understanding that some peoples shyness is deeply rooted and knowing that you have to be supportive. The most important part is to be patient and allow them to come around to you.
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"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom" -Proverbs 11:2
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience" -Colossians 3:12
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