Title: Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally? - EnkiVeryWell
Headings: Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?
Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?
Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?
They fear rejection
They feel they are not doing anything right
They feel that their feelings are unimportant
They’re tired of putting effort
They lack words of encouragement
They feel judged
They are not yet ready
They feel biased
They feel unlikable
They feel frustrated
They don’t get what they want
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Content: When people can’t express themselves because they feel judged each time they try to open up something, then it is more likely that they will back out and retreat. How to do: Ask the person in what way you were being critical and assure them that you are willing to make adjustments so they can start speaking up. 7
They are not yet ready
When people are too tired and fed up, they want a breath of fresh air to relax their minds. Sometimes, they are forced to speak up when they are not yet ready, which only makes them want to move away even more. How to do: Tell the person that you really want to fix things up and ask when he or she is ready to settle things with you. This also gives the person the feeling that he or she is in full control. 8
They feel biased
A relationship should be a give and take process. Persons, who feel that their relationship has become one-sided, begin to feel unloved, biased and eventually resent their partners.