Defenses

If anyone has ever avoided telling you something because they feel you won't take it well... based upon the way you normally react, it's time for you to reassess your defenses. You are putting your guard up and shielding help from getting to you. It's better to answer with "Okay, I'll think about it" than to get all defensive about something which could benefit you in the long run. It might not be life-and-death this time, but perhaps next time it will be.