Unhealthy relationships and marriages not only have significant negative consequences for each member of the couple, but also have a significant impact on their children. Research conducted at the University of Rochester and University of Notre Dame by Patrick Davies […]
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Research has shown repeatedly that when we are unhappy in our relationships or marriages, both men and women are at higher risk for stress, depression and anxiety issues. What is less talked about is that relationship stress and being in
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Once you have acknowledged that your spouse is being passive-aggressive and have become better at identifying the instances when they are exhibiting such hurtful behaviors, you have two choices on what to do: First, you can choose to stay quiet.
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Until now, previous tips have focused on how to identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships based on how a couple manages their fights. However, another strong protective factor against unhealthy relationships and divorce can be identified when the couple is not
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The most important factor in a healthy relationship is what Gottman calls: successful repairing. This is when both people work hard to ensure that the argument does not escalate and if it does, they are able to make up and
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So why is contempt so detrimental to a relationship? Because according to Gottman, the leading researcher on relationships and couples therapy, expressing contempt is the same as expressing disgust! Think about the last time you ate something really disgusting: sour
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