At work I can take a tough note without flinching. But when my partner gently points out something, even kindly, I get defensive in a way I never would with a colleague. It is like the closer someone is, the harder their words are to hear, and I do not fully understand why.
More people experience this than they realize.
You take feedback from colleagues far better than from the people closest to you.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.