Divorce

When a relationship or friendship ends it usually feels crushing and most of us feel that we have failed at some point. It’s very common to focus on how or why things have ended rather than acknowledging all the good times spent together, the laughter, the joy, the excitement, the tears cried together, the moments of deep connection. When a relationship ends it’s because it is complete, at least for this version of the relationship. And it is absolutely normal to feel heartbroken.

Dr. John Gottman has done extensive research to be able to predict divorce in marriages with a 90% success rate. These are the four significant behaviors that can lead to a relationship ending—— ▪️Criticism: Criticizing our partners character. An example, “You never do the dishes, you are so lazy.” ▪️Contempt: Mocking our partner with sarcasm and condescension. I see this a lot with women talking about Dads. An example, “Dads, what do they know (eye roll)” Name calling is also a form of...

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