Why Us Men Get So Defensive & What to Do About It - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 564

The Relationship School Podcast by Jayson Gaddis

Jul 29, 202601:06:35Society & Culture

Why do so many men get defensive? Jayson and Ellen explore where defensiveness comes from, the impact it has on relationships, and why it gets in the way of real connection. They share practical ways to interrupt defensi...

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