Through their work, John Gottman found that four specific behaviors—Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt and Stonewalling—“are so predictive of killing a relationship, he gave named them using them an ...

Dr. John Gottman considers contempt to be the most dangerous of his “Four Horseman,” the quartet of communication styles that signify problems in a marriage. As summed up by The Gottman ...

As Business Insider's Erin Brodwin has reported, couples who display contempt are more likely to split up. According to relationship expert John Gottman, contempt — a mix of anger and disgust ...

Gottman’s research highlights that how a discussion begins often predicts its outcome. The recipient may immediately feel overwhelmed if a conversation starts with criticism, blame, or contempt.

Gottman says that what each woman needs ... Avoid the "Four Horsemen" of Marriage: criticism, contempt, defensiveness (which follows criticism and contempt), and stonewalling (that is, when ...

In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt ... Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Gottman (Level 2) trained, Gottman Seven ...