Defensiveness doesn’t work well in relationships. In fact, I often say defensiveness is a relationship killer. Defensiveness makes it impossible to resolve issues. When issues don’t get resolved, they fester and get bigger. Unresolved issues lead to disconnection and distance in relationships. And worse, defensiveness makes people feel like resolution is impossible. It's like banging your head against a brick wall until you realize there's no point in trying anymore. At that point, people…

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Healthy Minds Counseling Svcs. on Instagram: "Conflict can be necessary, even healthy at times. However when one party becomes defensive, it can negatively impact the outcome of the conversation. It may be helpful to understand why someone reacts defensively and how to effectively navigate the situation. • If you or a loved one are in need of professional support, our counselors are available for teletherapy sessions. You can make an appointment by following the link in our bio or by…

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Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist on Instagram: “{People can’t listen when you aren’t being heard.}⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ People who are defensive don’t hear anything because they get stuck on the belief…”

Yvonne | Relationship Coach | Marriage & Family Therapy Student on Instagram: "Defensive behavior is TOXIC.. Defensiveness is defence mechnism that aims to protect you when you are getting feedback, which you take as criticism.. The goal is to avoid feeling hurt or shame, and rather than owning up to what you did or said, you get defensive.. It typically develops due to childhood experiences where you were either emotionally or physically abused, neglected or received a harsh parenting…