Tag: defensive people
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Defensive Parents Usually Display 9 Traits Without Realizing It
Defensive parents are those who tend to react defensively. This is especially true when they feel that their parenting skills or child’s behavior are being questioned or criticized. They might feel a sense of vulnerability and insecurity in their role as a parent and perceive any criticism as a personal attack on their ability to…
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10 Things That Cause Someone to Be Defensive
You were born with the innate ability to protect yourself. Your internal wiring tells you whether you need to fight or flight. Being defensive allows you to safeguard yourself in the face of danger, but sometimes, your senses kick into overdrive. When you’re always in survival mode, your brain is in a state of defense…
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11 Red Flags Reveal a Defensive Person (and how to deal with them)
Each person is hardwired with a survival instinct to protect themselves. Sadly, some folks tend to have defensive behaviors that are in overdrive. Do you walk on eggshells around your partner because they’re always on guard and in defense mode? Keeping your brain in a state of defense puts you on the offense, which means…