Men vs Therapy

I was just watching a police story on tv tonight. One of the younger officers was supposed to go see a therapist after an incident and was dragging his feet. I don't know what is wrong with men who think that going to a therapist to talk about a problem is worse than going to jail. I don't understand, because I would love to go to a therapist and have my employer pay for it and talk about my troubles (which have been extensive for the last 5-7 years of my life. Men think of talking the way I think of being shot. What's with that macho thing? I mean you get paid time off work (in this program), you have someone who is paid to listen to you giving you advice about your life and job, and either your insurance or employer pays for it. What's not to like??? My only complaint is that I think the therapist should have some cats in the office or possibly dogs to help keep the client calm and relaxed. Animals have a good influence on most people in therapy. They are usually working through some serious or prolonged problems and the extra support the animals could provide would most likely be very welcome and beneficial. It might even make it easier for men to go to therapy initially because they might hear of the positive experience of the people who received therapy in a setting with animals. Even an aquarium with colorful fish can be soothing and calming during difficult sessions. But back to my original topic - why are men so afraid of therapy, afraid to admit they need it, afraid to admit that they are involved in therapy, and more that I don't know about. It's funny - big, strong, tough, independent, smart men are afraid of therapy-- talk therapy. I really don't understand, though I do have a few guesses.