How to Deal with Someone Who Gets Defensive and Won't Validate How You Feel

Do you have a relationship with anyone who dodges accountability when you try to talk to them because you're upset with someone they said or did to you? It could be a friend, romantic partner, a family member, or even someone at work.

This behavior -- someone avoiding accountability -- can be very frustrating. They resist taking any ownership of their behavior negatively impacting you, and they often resort to a few different manipulation tactics when you try to talk to them.

Watch my video and try to avoid getting frustrated as you watch it, because these avoidance behaviors are inevitably difficult to deal with!