Is your partner getting defensive? Relationship Coach shares tips to deal
Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:56 PM IST
- From taking pause in triggering conversations to analysing the meaning attached to their reactions, here are a few ways deal with a defensive partner.
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![When we roll our eyes too much at our spouse, it is a sign of contempt. It is an extremely toxic sign in a relationship. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/550x309/2nhgf_1708258235784_1718544177360.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:56 PM IST
When we roll our eyes too much at our spouse, it is a sign of contempt. It is an extremely toxic sign in a relationship. (Unsplash)
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![We should understand that their reaction is a reflection of their interpretation of the reality. We should remember that people who care about us, can have their own triggers and insecurities. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/550x309/o0jhfd_1705737596645_1718544134771.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:56 PM IST
We should understand that their reaction is a reflection of their interpretation of the reality. We should remember that people who care about us, can have their own triggers and insecurities. (Unsplash)
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![Instead of letting their reaction affecting us, we should try to analyse the inner meaning attached to their interpretation. This will give us more clarity about the relationship. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/550x309/3hgfd_1698220456783_1718544143799.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:56 PM IST
Instead of letting their reaction affecting us, we should try to analyse the inner meaning attached to their interpretation. This will give us more clarity about the relationship. (Unsplash)
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![When we feel that the conversation is making us feel triggered, we should pause and allow ourselves to calm down, and then resume the conversation. (Pexels)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/550x309/toxic_patterns_in_relationships_1675427885360_1718544153096.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:56 PM IST
When we feel that the conversation is making us feel triggered, we should pause and allow ourselves to calm down, and then resume the conversation. (Pexels)
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![We should try to understand that we are letting their reactions mean to us. This will help us to become more self-aware. (Freepik )](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/550x309/young-couple_1691303071092_1718544163354.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:56 PM IST