Why do guys prefer to distance themselves or back off first when they're feeling down or there's a misunderstanding?

[Anonymous]

Why do guys prefer to distance themselves or back off first when they're feeling down or there's a misunderstanding?

[Summeroflove]

A lot of men (and some women too) are more guarded because they are careful who they show emotions around… Especially if people particularly women in the past have either shut them down… or used it against them later.

Trust can take time, and honestly it is smart to be careful who you open up to.

[jahaims]

That's not a male trait lol. That is an immature person trait. You are talking to immature males if that happens to you with all of them.

[WhitneySnow]

They’re not good at talking about their feelings. Most of them.

[Ironco]

This is true. We also want to fix our own problems. Alone.

[snermcger]

We do it so we won't go to jail for assault. Space is important. Don't forget that.

[Jamie05rhs]

Because the girl most likely hurt him in some way. So he doesn't trust her anymore.

[LiamS95]

Mosf likely it's due to imaturity