Drs. John and Julie Gottman, pioneers of couples therapy for the past many decades utilize the metaphor of The Four Horsemen to discuss 4 communication patterns that couples often get stuck in, and that can predict the end of a relationship. They are: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. These conflict-inducing patterns can pose a serious […]

The bad news is that you are fighting. The good news is that it probably doesn’t mean what you think it does. And because of that, it means change is possible. Renowned relationship guru, Esther Perel breaks it down for you, identifying 3 common themes most couples fight about.