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Why Do Men Shut Down During Conflict? | Men's Therapy Tucson
If you’ve ever walked away from an argument wondering, “Why did I stop talking?” or “Why does my mind go blank during conflict?”, you’re not alone. Many men describe the same experience. You’re listening. You want to explain yourself. You know what you feel—at least you think you do. Then something changes. Your chest tightens. Your thoughts become scattered. Finding the right words suddenly feels impossible. Instead of saying the wrong thing, you say nothing at all. Later,

Dana Barger, MA, LAC, NCC
6 days ago4 min read
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