Do you think you handle criticism/rejection/bad news/disappointment well?

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I was listening to a podcast about relationships and a person was asking what, when requiring transparency and the like, the other person does to create an environment where other people (particularly partners) can be forthcoming about their negative feelings.

They were honest and admitted that they had therapy oriented around being able to handle "bad news" better than they were because it was stifling communication.

I'm not sure how good I am at it myself. What about you?

It makes me want to cry.
But if delivered very kindly I can take it.

No one runs towards criticism. My dad couldn’t take criticism so I think I’ve always wanted to not be like that which helps. My main reaction is wanting to cry when pulled up about stuff. But in private, can’t be crying in front of people. :)

Same. I really struggle.

Well I don't like to hear criticism and my first instinct is to be defensive but I am pretty good at reflecting on it with space and assessing if it's valid or not then trying to fix the issue. I don't know if that's good or bad.