Someone told you to stop being so defensive. Your response? "I'm not defensive." Wait, was that a defensive statement? It may well have been. Defensiveness is common, but it's not always the best ...

Many people feel inherently uncomfortable and anxious when they're forced to talk about money, which is why it's one of the most common disagreement topics and points of tension in relationships, ...

Many people who struggle with emotional intelligence and emotional regulation skills also tend to be more defensive in their relationships and conversations, at least according to a study from ...

I rarely admit this (and frankly, I wonder why I'm doing it now), but I am a very defensive person. I can be quick to feel challenged or threatened by perceived criticism. When that happens, my ...

Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when you're up against someone who's a master at turning the tables. You know the type: always ready with a quick comeback, shrouded in feigned ...

Sarah, Jon’s girlfriend of three years, experiences Jon as “bafflingly defensive.” Jon reports that he has been called “defensive” by every woman he’s ever dated. Not surprisingly, he denies his own ...