being defensive

I suppose, being defensive is to protect ourselves, or defending for someone else. It may contains hiding something from someone but not because of guilty. If I did something wrong or guilty, I would prefer to be open and talk it out, find a solution or way to make it right.

i don't thnk so that beng defensve always means that you are at fault or hiding something.for me if i am defensive it would be because i have not done anything wrong and i am trying to prove that point rather than just keeping mumand accepting wrong accusitions.for me being defensive is to stand for oneself.Like if some one is trying to hit you and you be defensive and try to stop that act then it does not means that i have done something wrong but i am trying to stop something wrong to happen to me.

With many times, it does seem to be the case. But really there are a lot of times where things are not what they seem. There are just going to be a lot of times where we feel that things are not the business of everyone. I for one don't like spilling every little detail of my life to every person out there. There are people out there who prod and that causes me to get just the tiny bit defensive. Of course, there are just going to be a lot of times where people really are hiding something when they get defensive. And perhaps there have been a time or two where I have gotten a bit agitated about a lot of life. We tend to do a lot wrong in life and there are just going to be times where we might not be ready to face it just yet.

good question... accordingly, defensive "constantly protecting oneself of criticism of perceived threats to the ego" so it can be... to be connected to defensive person make friendship with them... just an idea

Being defensive is just a way of protecting ourselves from being attacked by volley of accusations.People may overpower you if you dont defend yourself.Always try to protect yourself so as to show that you dont go down being abused easily protect yourself, guard yourself,and have self respect in order to avoid people abusing you.

Being defensive is just a way of protecting ourselves from being attacked by volley of accusations.People may overpower you if you dont defend yourself.Always try to protect yourself so as to show that you dont go down being abused easily.If you dont protect yourself,remember,you can guard yourself.

Well I do think that it can mean that but that it doesn't always mean that. You can be defensive because you've been hurt before and it's just second nature to you as a way to protect yourself from hurt. You can be defensive because the person is insulting someone you care about, or insulting yourself.

I will be defensive if someone will accused me of something I didn't do. I have to defend my innocence by protecting myself from charging because if in case I will just be mute and will do nothing for the accusations, other's might think that it is true either. Whether I will be defensive or will just keep my mouth shut, other's might think I'm guilty of. I'd chhose to be defensive then *LOL!

being defensive is only when you want to stand by something you strongly feel for! I am defensive about what I do and what I think. I never give up my views in front of others, and I do not change it for the sake of others. Even if the odds against me is more, I would still stand by my decision because I believe in something like this! "Just because million people say something is wrong, doesn't make the right wrong!" I believe in my own truth and my own values because, this is my life and who other than me know better what is right for me and what is not! So, I go by my thoughts and decisions and that doesn't mean I don't listen to others. I do ,listen to others advice and take only what is relevant for me. It is all about what you want and what you know:) Cheers!

It has occurred to me from time to time that people that act on the defensive too often might very well be hiding something or feeling guilty about something. I feel that if a person is being honest then there is nothing to hide or feel nervous about. It just gets back to the fact that it is always good to be honest at all times. I know that we are all human and make mistakes but honesty is always the best policy. Somebody could be watching or observing you, so put your best foot forward.