Read this before you go 👇 How do we stop being defensive in our relationships and stop letting our triggers dominate our reactions? Here are a few things that help: Identify Your Triggers – Do certain words or tones set you off? Recognising your patterns can help you prepare for next time and figure out WHY it’s triggering such a reaction. There is an old wound there that needs to be healed. Pause Before Responding – If you feel that rush of defensiveness, take a second. Breathe. Ask yourself: