What Does Contempt In Relationships Look Like? How To Keep Your Relationship Contempt-Free

Описание: Licensed clinical social worker Kenny Levine joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the destructive power of contempt in relationships. Drawing from the Gottman method, Kenny breaks down the "Four Horsemen" of conflict, explaining how to identify warning signs like contempt and why addressing this early is a must for maintaining a healthy partnership.

Some takeaways:
How contempt is a red flag for a relationship's health
The difference between resentment and contempt
Maintaining a five-to-one ratio of positive to negative interactions
-Why addressing issues early on is key to preventing the buildup of hopelessness

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:00 What is Contempt?
12:00 The Antidote to Contempt
19:00 Contempt vs. Resentment
24:00 Story 1: Can We Come Back From Contempt?
36:00 Story 2: When is a Marriage Unsalvageable?
49:00 Story 3 & Final Thoughts

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Connect with Kenny Levine: https://www.kennylevine.com/
Kenny's Coaching Practice: https://mythriveskills.com/

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