We all have critics. They can be colleagues, friends, family, or a partner. A critic’s comments are an opinion based on the critic’s experience, knowledge, and biases. Don’t take the criticism personal (That’s not easy, especially when our ego is wounded). No critic has the full truth. They may, however, have a piece of the truth we need to listen to. Don’t let criticism ruin a relationship. When you have nothing to defend (e.g., the ego is behaving and under control), you have the perfect defense against a critic.