25th October 2023

A 30-year-old man comes to therapy reporting that he has been having difficulty in his relationship with his partner

A 30-year-old man comes to therapy reporting that he has been having difficulty in his relationship with his partner. He says that they argue a lot and that he feels like they are drifting apart. During the session, he becomes defensive when the therapist suggests that he may be avoiding intimacy. He says that he loves his partner and that he is doing everything he can to make the relationship work. Which defence mechanism is this patient most likely using?

Select ONE option from the list above.