In today's episode, we are talking about how to communicate with a partner who is very defensive. Defensiveness is just one of those things that so many of us have a really hard time being on the other side of and it's really frustrating. Communicating with a defensive partner can feel lonely and exhausting at times. And it’s important to say clearly: compassion does not mean tolerating chronic emotional unavailability, stonewalling, or dismissiveness forever.

#258: When Your Partner Isn't Respecting Your Boundaries (Ask Steph)