About this episode

This episode discusses the destructive behavior of contempt in relationships and how to replace it with appreciation.

Contempt is one of the most destructive behaviors in any relationship. According to Dr. John Gottman's research, it is the strongest predictor of relationship failure because it communicates disrespect, superiority, and a lack of appreciation for your partner. In this episode of The Art of Loving, Alex Brito, Licensed Professional Counselor, explains what contempt looks like in everyday interactions, why it causes lasting emotional damage, and how couples can replace it with appreciation, gra...

People in this episode

Host: Alex Brito

Topics covered

• relationship failure
• contempt
• Gottman Method
• emotional damage
• appreciation

Keywords

• contempt
• relationship failure
• Gottman Method
• emotional damage
• appreciation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gottman Method

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