What is the criticism-defensiveness pattern?

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asked Jan 16 in Psychology by ElsieBidmead (2.1k points)

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answered Jan 16 by BradyFlo6479 (2.5k points)

A pattern in which one partner in a relationship criticises or complains, while the other partner becomes defensive or justifies their behaviour.

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