I'm super passionate about effective communication, and a HUGE barrier to effective communication and healthy relationships is DEFENSIVENESS. “You have something you want to say to your partner? Start it with softness. Start it with a positive. Be aware of what your intention is. Do you want to be right or do you want to be understood?” - Terri Cole. Learn more about this episode at terricole.com/187 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices