In every conversation, some questions can spark meaningful dialogue and others that can halt it in its tracks. The latter tend to put people on the defensive, often leading to awkwardness or even ...

If you have ever found yourself responding to someone in a conversation by being defensive, join the club. Whether in romantic, platonic, family or professional relationships, when someone lets us ...

You always do this; start gaslighting me. You’re the one who starts the name-calling! But you…. The fact that Allie and Jack are arguing over who is being defensive means they both are. What started ...

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 ...

When a situation is emotionally intense, it’s not easy to express your feelings in an open and direct manner. Sometimes, it just can’t be done. If you need (or like) your job, you may not be able to ...