C-rit-i-cism

/ˈkridəˌsizəm/ the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. We all know that we have flaws and that we make mistakes. When someone else points them out, that certainly does not draw us into a mindset of communication. It makes sense that when people criticize us, we feel attacked and defensive. This action can make us retreat into our emotional shells when, in reality, communication is what we need to do most. We all seek to be loved and understood. When we receive criticism, we most likely don’t feel that.