Why Some People Can Get So Defensive

Most individuals have had an experience with a person who has the tendency to get defensive. Getting defensive can take many different forms, including verbal attacks, denial, avoidance (not allowing any discussion on the matter).

All defensive behaviors have this in common, sending a message to the other person that what the person is saying is wrong or a problem. What’s more, the message is that the person is “out of line” for addressing them or attempting to hold them accountable for something in the first place. The takeaway message is that such confrontation — as fair or appropriate as it may be — is unacceptable and will not be allowed.

-We all need to be able to receive criticism.

-All relationships experience defensiveness sometimes.

-When done lovingly criticism.

-Being honest is not the same as being defensive.

How to manage the situation:

Pause for a few seconds.

(Give me a minute to put my thoughts together)

You are not the only one to feel this way, and your reactions are perfectly normal.

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