Boyfriend getting mad.

It's hard for some people to control themselves when they get angry. I don't think there's any way you can stop it, but you should suggest he get into anger management/counseling. Sounds like he needs it. You could even suggest that you go with him.

Yes he needs anger management counseling of some sort.  Basically he can control it, he just doesn't want to.  You can go with him, just make sure you don't accuse him.  He needs help, bottom line, and you can't stop it.

I would suggest counseling or anger management counseling if he's willing and let him know that you'd be willing to go as well if he wants your relationship to work. If he's not willing to work on his issues, than I would definately put some space between the two of you until he learns to deal with his anger and temper. You will not be able to help him with this unless he first admits he has a problem and is willing to work on it. It's something he will have to unfortunately deal with on his own.

I had the same problem with a boyfriend and if you try helping him with it, (at least in my experience) he's gonna turn the tables on you and try and blame it all on you and tell you that your the one with the issues and the problem and he's fine. Or he'll tell you that you bring out his anger. Is there drinking involved also or just the temper? Mine had a temper and he was a big drinker as well and it was hard enough dealing with the temper issue, but the drinking and the temper definately did not mix well.

Good luck and be careful. Don't let it get to the point where it becomes mentally, verbally and physically abusive or messes with your self esteem.

As long as he doesn't take it out on you then I don't see a problem with it, just the next time he gets mad give him his space and let him cool off. Eventually maybe he will start confiding in you instead of hitting stuff but you got to take it one step at the time.