Why do men pull away when things start to get serious? Some guys pull back before committing to a woman. The reasons vary but mainly, he may be afraid of the responsibilities of commitment, he might be afraid of getting hurt, could be doubting his feelings, and in the worst-case scenario, he may not be into you.

Why guys pull away before committing?

The first reason that he may pulling back is that he is actually getting ready to commit more to you and wants to take your relationship to the next level. The second common reason guys pull back is they are just not feeling the relationship anymore.