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We read Gottman's book a few years ago. Sometimes we've observed these things in couples we know, and they appear to have marital problems. And we've applied the suggestions to improving our own communication. It works.
A lot of this seems accurate. The contempt part stands out, No one want to remain married to someone who treats them like they are beneath them. Or the " I don't need you, You need me" line to try to make someone dependent. Stonewalling is basically a person shutting down. No communication=Downhill. There are other factors as well, Like being supportive and willing to throw down for your mate during tough times.
As far as Kris and Kim, That whole marriage was likely for show, Never a real committed relationship as it was.
Communication and support. Those four behaviors are not examples of this and thus I can see why they're bad for marriages.
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