Understanding defensiveness will TRANSFORM your relationship forever

Defensiveness in relationships or in a marriage is a killer. It one of the four main predictors of relationship failure according to John Gottman. It causes and reinforces trauma and is devastating for effective communication. If you want to improve your relationship, dealing with defensiveness is essential. When you understand the effects it has and work to combat it, the intimate relationship you seek will begin to unfold. In this video, we explore what defensiveness is, how it hurts your partner, and how your defensiveness hurts you. Get to The Roots: A Relationship Course for Couples https://yourmarriagefirst.com/roots Couples Sessions: https://yourmarriagefirst.com/marriag... Individual Sessions: https://yourmarriagefirst.com/individ... 0:00 Intro 1:00 What is defensiveness? 2:38 How does defensiveness hurt your partner? 5:30 How does your defensiveness hurt you?