💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

9.72 – Turning Defensive Moments Into Connection: Defense mechanisms protect but also isolate. Turning them into connection means using awareness to shift from reaction to reflection. When you feel defensive, pause to identify the fear underneath. Naming it aloud—“I’m feeling attacked”—invites empathy instead of argument. Vulnerability replaces deflection, opening dialogue. This shift builds intimacy even in tense moments. Partners learn to meet fear with reassurance, not resistance. Over time, defensive moments become doorways to understanding, transforming conflict into closeness.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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