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 ...

In an article in Psyche, Adar Cohen, a mediator, and Nick Wignall, a psychologist, unpack the psychology of defensiveness and ...

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 ...

People overestimate their abilities at a whole range of tasks, of course. We all think we’re brilliant drivers and academic standouts, even if basic math says we can’t all be above average.

(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% ...

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 ...

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 ...