Breaking the Cycle of Defensiveness: Tools for Authentic Connection

Breaking the Cycle of Defensiveness: Tools for Authentic Connection

In our interactions with others, it’s natural to want to protect ourselves when we feel threatened or misunderstood, which often manifests as defensiveness -a reaction that can create barriers in communication and relationships. For those of us who are with quieter natures it might already make it difficult to express ourselves openly, and defensiveness can…

The Silent Treatment: Stonewalling, Influence, and Power in Relationships

The Silent Treatment: Stonewalling, Influence, and Power in Relationships

Silent treatment, also known as stonewalling, is a common behaviour in relationships where one partner withdraws from communication, refusing to engage or acknowledge the other. This can leave the affected partner feeling isolated, ignored, and powerless. To truly understand the dynamics of silent treatment, we must explore its relationship with influence and power in the…