What To Do When Your Partner is Still Defensi...

Free 10 Day Couples Challenge Try Relationship Academy Why do so many couples feel like they are constantly speaking two different relational languages, especially when switching between emotional discussions and physical intimacy? When partners occupy the same role, either as a ...  Show more

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Have you tried to raise an issue to your partner and rather than hear you, they whine, make excuses, or worse – they turn the issue on you? Maybe you are the person who responds in these ways, and you don’t know why you do this. In this podcast I will cover the common reasons peo ...  Show more

There are few things more frustrating than trying to figure out how to deal with a defensive partner. You just want them to understand how you feel and what you need, but they’re too busy defending themselves to truly listen.  Unfortunately, defensive reactions can make it diffi ...  Show more

Do you find yourself dreading hard conversations with your partner because they either shut down, get defensive, or turn it back on you? You’re definitely not alone!In this episode, I’ll break down why some partners withdraw, stonewall, or get reactive in conflict - and how it’s ...  Show more