#and this person couldn't accept any form of criticism without literally exploding with emotion

[khaire-traveler]

It can be extremely difficult to take constructive criticism, but it's imperative that you work on making yourself a safe person to criticize. People need to know that if they come to you with constructive criticism, you're not gonna explode on them with volatility or start shitting on yourself (which puts them in the uncomfortable position of then having to comfort you). If you act like that, then it's going to be incredibly difficult to maintain healthy relationships of any kind. Communication is key; constructive criticism is part of communication. Be open to the idea that you can be wrong and have things you need to work on, or that you can be wrong and not be the worst person on the planet.