Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

It’s easy to get pulled into someone’s defensive behavior, even if that doesn’t reflect who you are. Here's how to respond and not react.

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