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What Your Therapist Thinks

Felicia Keller Boyle & Kristie Plantinga

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

OCT 22, 202562 MIN
What Your Therapist Thinks

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

OCT 22, 202562 MIN

Description

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

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*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle

*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks

*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com

*Produced by PodVision.

If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.