Hyper Independence And Male Ego

Explained to someone how,

My hyper independence is not so great,

Because it refrains me from asking for any help when I need it,

And it hurt their ego,

Because, a) they are a male and their ego is tiny and fragile.

b) their response to anyone talking to them about something that's been bothering them and wanting their help or simply communicate is to shut down, avoid, give silent treatment.

c) and when they come to me for any kind of help or communication and i set a boundary is rebellion, anger, distance and bad behaviour.

d) it's impossible to have a conversation that'll lead to a solution, it'll only lead to silence and his disappointment and my anger.