Do you have that person in your life who, no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get through to them or get them to listen or engage in a healthy conversation about issues you’re experiencing in the relationship? You try to say how you’re feeling, but they flip it back on you and say, “What about my feelings?!” You get sad, but they get even more sad that you’re upset and now you’re taking care of them instead of them taking care of you?! These are all signs of a common defense mechanism called deflection. Today, I’m going to teach you all about deflection and my steps for finally connecting.
Resources for What to Do When You Can’t Get Through to Them
Dealing with Low Emotional Intelligence in Yourself or Others
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive or Hurt
Self-awareness is the Most Important Thing in Your Relationship
The Secret to Happy Successful Relationships: Attention and Intention
How to Make Mindfulness a Habit
Boundaries: How to Make Them and How to Hold Them
How to Set Intentions in Just 18 Seconds (aka The 18-Second Shift)
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