The No. 1 Reason Why Your Partner Takes Criticism Personally
Psychology Today | 15.01.2026 23:00
In any healthy disagreement, two people exchange their perspectives with each other. However, if the conflict is personal in nature, something else happens. The nervous system interprets criticism as danger, and your body reacts before your logic can catch up. Personal conflict can cause your heart rate to rise and your defenses to activate. You may feel shame or maybe even shut down completely.
