John Gottman, a leading marriage researcher, has identified 4 behaviors to be on the look-out for in any relationship. These behaviors, known as the four horsemen, erode the foundation of your marriage:
1.Criticism - speaking negatively about your partner’s character or personality.
2.Contempt – sarcasm, cynicism, name-calling, eye-rolling, sneering, mockery, hostile humor.
3.Stonewalling – turning away from your partner, tuning them out, ignoring your partner.
4.Defensiveness – defending yourself by blaming your partner.
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