Defensiveness is one of the biggest reasons couples stay stuck after betrayal.

Not because the desire to repair isn’t there—but because the moment pain enters the conversation, protection takes over. And just like that, the opportunity for connection is lost.

This Thursday at 1 PM CT, Tami and I are having an honest conversation about why defensiveness shows up so quickly for many betrayers—and what actually helps shift it.

We’ll walk through:
• What truly triggers defensiveness (it’s not what most people think)
• Why telling someone to “just stop” only makes it worse
• Practical ways to move from protection to accountability in real time

If defensiveness keeps derailing your attempts to heal, this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening—and what to do instead.

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