Understanding our Threat Response and its Impact on Relationships

Understanding our threat response and protection system is crucial for building healthy relationships. When we're unaware of being in our protective system, we project our emotions onto others. This leads to blame, defense, criticism, and feeling criticized. By becoming aware of our protection system, we can recognize that our emotional shutdown is a natural response and avoid blaming others. It's important to approach conversations with curiosity, non-judgment, and self-reflection, which fosters a secure and open way of relating to others.