Dhru Purohit Show

4 Big Signs That a Relationship Won't Last and the Latest Science on Creating Love with Drs. Julie and John Gottman

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Dec 8, 2022
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The Four Horsemen of Doom

  • Four communication patterns predict relationship demise: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.
  • Contempt is especially harmful; hearing it predicts relationship failure and weakens immune health.
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How Successful Couples Handle Conflict

  • Successful couples start conflicts by owning their feelings and needs rather than blaming.
  • They respond to criticism with curiosity and take responsibility instead of defensiveness or contempt.
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Past's Impact on Relationship Behavior

  • Past experiences shape how people communicate and criticize themselves and partners.
  • Compassion towards oneself enables seeing positives in partners and reduces criticism.
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