234. How to Stop Being Defensive
UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
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Tiy think defensiveness is most common when we believe that someone is commenting on something about us. But we can also feel defensive about other things we care about, like our family or friends,. Or just ideas or positions or be s we have that we don't like hearing challenged. Feeling resentful about someone's common statement? Maybe you've had a bad experience with people who say the same thing to you and it makes you want to defend yourself. Being angry at your partner because they're not doing what you expect them to do? You may need to take some time off from social interaction if you are really upset over an ongoing issue in your relationship. Feel threatened by others' opinions
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