Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Someone told you to stop being so defensive. Your response? "I'm not defensive." Wait, was that a defensive statement? It may well ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Imagine believing that a small flaw will create the most catastrophic outcome. Also, imagine believing that only the apparently perfect are worthy of love. While most of us can become defensive from ...

Experts say failing relationships often do not collapse during huge fights—they weaken through subtle daily patterns most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you're navigating the social labyrinth of modern life, defensiveness is practically a staple. It's that knee-jerk reaction, ...

(Mass Appeal) – The first thing we all do during an argument or confrontation is to take a defensive approach, but this one thing is the key factor in reducing the ability to find a resolution.

Amy and Kat continue to unpack Dr. John Gottman’s famous ‘Four Horsemen of the apocalypse’ for relationships which has helped him be able to predict the failure or success of a relationship with a 90% ...

Someone told you to stop being so defensive. Your response? "I'm not defensive." Wait, was that a defensive statement? It may well have been. Defensiveness is common, but it's not always the best ...