Episode 2: The Four "Scientifically Proven" Reasons Why Your Relationship May Fail
The Self-Confidence Project
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The Role of Contempt in Divorce
Couples that are contemptuous of each other are more likely to suffer from infectious illnesses due to a weakened immune system. Contempt is the single greatest predictor of divorce, according to John Gottman's theory. When we become defensive, we then look for things to blame on the other person and don't open ourselves up to effective communication.
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