Why is it so hard for a man to tell hes women its over??? Men can u answer this?

My husband told he family he dnt want me or love me...he been gone for weeks...when i call we talk normal but when i tell him i need to hear from him he hangs up i need closure its a 8 yr realationship and hav kids...i dont get it?? Is hes family brain washing him?? Or what?? Hes family does hate me also.....