I said "maybe." I guess it depends what protective looks like. On the one hand if I tell them something that someone did or said to me that was abusive, it feels nice if they act a little angry at the abuser. And it does generally go better if they approach negative feedback gently with me.

But on the other hand if they act or say something that suggest I shouldn't do something or be with someone because I am too "fragile" or it is "dangerous" that will always piss me off. I have a real aversion to anyone trying to tell me I "can't" or "shouldn't" do something. Generally that just means I'll do it for sure.