Defensiveness: When Protecting Yourself Pushes Your Spouse Away

The conversation delves into the topic of defensiveness in relationships, exploring its nature and impact. It then shifts to the role of responsibility in Christian marriage, emphasizing humility and self-examination. Finally, it discusses the power of a good apology and the importance of behavior change in building trust.TakeawaysDefensiveness is a form of self-protectionHealthy responsibility in marriage requires humility and self-examinationChapters00:00 Understanding Defensiveness08:48 The Role of Responsibility in Christian Marriage17:05 The Power of a Good ApologyConnect with Keenanhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1451699keenancrowley.com