Taking accountability without getting defensive is one of the hardest and most important skills in relationships. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like in real life, especially in those moments where your instinct is to shut down or push back. We break down how defensiveness is often just self-protection rooted in shame, and how it can quietly get in the way of feeling close and understood. We also get into how to take accountability even when you don’t fully agree and how to care about your partner’s experience without feeling like you’re giving up your side. Because when defensiveness becomes the norm, conversations start to disappear and resentment takes its place. At the end of the day, every moment of conflict is a choice: protect yourself or grow the relationship. Ready to do the work and go deeper in your own healing? Book a consultation call with us: Dave: https://calendly.com/dlmartinell/30min Shiv: https://calendly.com/siobhanmartinell/30min ⟡ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/allofyoupodcast/ ⟡ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@allofyoupodcast ⟡ Email: [email protected]

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