If every conversation with your partner turns into defensiveness, blame, or the same fight on repeat… this episode will change how you see it - and how you handle it.

Because here’s the truth most people miss:
Your partner isn’t reacting to what you said…
they’re reacting to what they think it means about them.

In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, we’re breaking down:
✔️ Why defensiveness happens (and why it’s not just “bad communication”)✔️ What’s actually going on underneath your partner’s reaction✔️ The 3 ways defensiveness is quietly damaging your relationship✔️ Why you keep having the same fight over and over✔️ And 6 practical steps to stop defensiveness and change your conversations immediately

You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to:

• Bring things up without triggering defensiveness
• Stay connected even when things get tense
• Break the cycle of repeated conflict
• Create conversations that actually lead to resolution

If you’ve ever thought:
“Why does this always turn into a fight?” or “Why won’t they just hear me?” This episode is for you.
If this pattern is showing up in your relationship, it can absolutely change with the right skills.

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