Dec 7, 2025
Why Men Shut Down in Love
Love is supposed to be the place where we open up. Yet for many men, it becomes the stage where silence takes over. Instead of leaning in, they pull back. Instead of speaking, they shut down. Why? The answer isn’t simple—but it’s deeply human. Men Shut Down in Love Section 1: The Silent Conditioning From boyhood, men are taught: “Don’t cry. Don’t show weakness.” Emotional literacy is rarely…