The Four Horsemen of Relationship Disaster

The podcast highlights four negative behaviors known as the 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which predict relationship failures with over 90% accuracy. The first horseman is criticism, where partners blame the other's character flaws for relationship problems. Defensiveness, the second horseman, involves whining or counterattacking when criticized. The third horseman is contempt, which includes criticism from a position of moral superiority, expressed through sarcasm, name-calling, and mockery. The final horseman is stone-walling, where a partner shuts down and gives no response during a conversation. Understanding and addressing these negative behaviors play a crucial role in preventing relationship breakdowns.