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The Four Horsemen

Dr. Gottman uses this metaphor to describe communication styles that can predict the end of a relationship.

‘Are We Headed for Divorce?’

The Gottman Institute

Couples that divorce have a few things in common...

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4 conflict styles that hurt relationships. Image of couple talking intently.

4 Conflict Styles that Hurt Your Relationship

Jennifer Scott

Learn how to navigate conflict in a healthy way.

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Rebuilding After Infidelity

Taylor Irvine

Research shows couples can move forward after an affair. But how?

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Contempt is the predictor of divorce

This One Thing is the Biggest Predictor of Divorce

Eva Van Prooyen

If a couple can revive their fondness and admiration for each other, they are more likely to approach conflict resolution as a team.

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4 Reasons New Parents Struggle and How to Overcome Them

April Eldemire

Learn about these negative patterns and how to keep them out of your relationship.

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The Trouble with Contempt

Ellie Lisitsa

Contempt to be the #1 predictor of divorce. What is contempt, and what makes this horseman the worst?

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Couple talking on the porch

Accepting Responsibility

Ellie Lisitsa

When it comes to your problems as a couple, ditch defensiveness and learn how to accept responsibility for your role. Here's how.

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What Healthy Couples Know About Handling Conflict

Ellie Lisitsa

Learn how to implicitly communicate with your partner

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Self-Care vs. Criticism

Ellie Lisitsa

Part of taking care of yourself and your partner is learning how to avoid the use of criticism.

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C is for Contempt & Criticism

Zach Brittle, LMHC

"Hold your horses" and learn why contempt and criticism won't get you what you want.

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Contempt Part II

Four Horsemen: Contempt Part II

Ellie Lisitsa

Today on The Gottman Relationship Blog, we would like to continue Monday's discussion on Horseman #3 Contempt.

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The Antidotes

The Four Horsemen: The Antidotes

The Gottman Institute

Luckily, for every Horseman of the Apocalypse, there is an antidote.

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