Defensiveness is a normal reaction to being attacked. But when your spouse brings up a complaint or shares their hurt feelings, your life is probably not in immediate danger. But how you respond may be a real threat to your marriage. Defensiveness is a form of self-protection that can create distance and despair in your relationship. Relationship Expert and speaker Lisa Merlo-Booth identifies ways defensiveness shows up and reveals how you can handle it when it does.
If defensiveness is a problem in your marriage, Lesli can help. Please share the show with those you care about on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.