Shielding
What is Shielding?
You step in to buffer the other person from harm — whether emotional, social, or circumstantial. Your shielding comes from a place of care, not control, and the other person feels safer because of it. This dynamic works best when it is offered rather than imposed.
When you might feel shielding
Shielding is a specific form of protective, which itself is a type of supportive. You might experience this feeling in situations where supportive is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define shielding.
Emotional Hierarchy
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