Why do guys shut down when they get critized?

[Anonymous]

especially from females

[MrOracle]

Usually because they do the math and decide that responding will cost more. Many situations are not a level playing field - reason and logic is ignored in favor of power and position. If you know that a battle will wipe you out, it is better to retreat and live to fight another day, when the situation is more favorable to you.

It could also be that he agrees with the criticism, and would rather not discuss it.

[inhua]

I don't know? maybe for the same reason girls block guys from replying and slander them with insults whenever those males begin poking holes in their argument.

[Danny_dan92]

Women do too

[Anonymous]

Most don't.