Learn practical ways men can communicate anger without exploding or shutting down. Explore anger regulation and the Regulate–Name–Ask skill.

Learn why men become defensive in relationships and how to stay open during difficult conversations. Practical communication skills from a Tucson men’s therapist.

You’re in an argument with your partner. Something they say hits you wrong. Maybe you feel your jaw tighten. Your chest gets hot. Your thoughts speed up. Before you really understand what happened, you’re angry. Maybe your voice gets louder. Maybe you become defensive. Maybe you shut down and walk away. Or maybe you don’t say anything at all, but you spend the next several hours replaying the conversation in your head. Later, when things have settled down, you might wonder: “