Relationship expert on why it's hard to talk to some people

While you may doubt your interpersonal skills when you talk to them and struggle to make healthy or satisfying conversations with them, it is okay to stop making efforts with some people if they aren't willing to give you a safe space to converse. There are people who become extremely defensive while talking due to their own insecurities and are busy clarifying themselves instead of making a fruitful conversation Then there are people who become extremely defensive while talking due to their own insecurities and are busy clarifying themselves instead of making a fruitful conversation also fall in the same category - difficult to talk to. Some people are so competitive that instead of talking, they start arguing and you just don't feel secure with them. Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist, Author, NYT Bestselling Author, Relationship & Boundaries Expert in her recent Instagram post talks about reasons why we may find it hard to talk to some people: - They become defensive: People with insecurities have a tendency to justify their actions and it can be difficult to converse with them.