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 ...

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.

Every message you send in the workplace carries weight. Without your awareness, emotional undercurrents, such as defensiveness, comparison, imagined judgments, or fear can seep into the tone of your ...

Growing up in a blended family is rarely a smooth transition, especially when a parent marries someone you don’t like. One young person finally told the truth about how her mother’s new husband made ...

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 ...