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Why Does My Partner Get Defensive When I Bring Up a Problem? (And How to Respond)

Your partner may get defensive because they hear your concern as a judgment of who they are. Learn what drives defensiveness, how to respond, and when your communication is not the issue.

Deep Dive · 7 min read · 1,687 words