When boomers feel criticized by younger generations, they unconsciously deploy a predictable arsenal of psychological defense mechanisms that transform simple conversations into generational ...

If someone is being defensive, they may be hiding something about themselves that you would never expect. When someone acts defensively, it is a sign that they are aiming to protect themselves in a ...

Experts reveal how self-protective language can be a sign of deeper problems.

The language of “fight, flight, or freeze” to describe the body’s instinctive survival responses to perceived threats is commonly understood. But some clinicians and researchers now recognize six ...

The range of relationships people have — family, platonic, romantic and professional — can be mostly positive or negative depending on the personality characteristics of the parties involved. The ...