Thomas Ramey Watson

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The Key Predictors of Divorce

For 40 years, the University of Washington psychology professor and his team of researchers at the Gottman Institute have studied couples’ interactions to determine the key predictors of divorce — or as Gottman calls them, “the four horsemen of the apocalypse.” The first sign is contempt, followed by criticism, defensiveness and stonewalling, a term for …

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The 7 Most Ignored Relationship Issues, According To Marriage Therapists

Couples often come into therapy complaining of communication problems, meddling in-laws, sex and money issues ― but those are just the most obvious problems counselors hear about. Below, marriage therapists share seven of the most overlooked reasons couples come to therapy and how to avoid each in your own relationship. More.

8 Things You’ve Been Taught About Marriage That Are Totally Wrong

A word to the wise from marriage therapists: Don’t buy into every piece of relationship advice you read in a magazine or hear from a well-meaning aunt. (For instance, “don’t go to bed angry” is total malarkey; it’s probably better for you and your partner to address the issue in the A.M., when cooler heads …

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Marriage Advice You Haven’t Heard A Million Times Before

Some pieces of marriage advice we’ve heard time and time again: Never go to bed angry, make sure your spouse is your best friend, be transparent about your feelings. But at this point, we’re ready for a fresh, unconventional take on how to stave off divorce. Below, relationship experts share six surprising pieces of advice. …

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