69 - Are you a red or green flag in conflict? + the 4 predictors of relationship breakdown and divorce

Stream Episode 70 on Spotify here and Apple podcasts here

Did you know that there are 4 statistically proven conflict & communication styles that the Gottman Institute have concluded to be 4 key predictors of relationship breakdown and divorce? Louise Rumball joins Dr. Tari Mack, clinical psychologist & therapist to discuss the 4 predictors of relationship breakdown and divorce and how these show up in conflict and communication.

They ask - are you a red flag or green flag in conflict?

The pair also discuss: 

  • the difference between criticism and feedback;

  • why eye-rolling ties into a belief of superiority;

  • why defensiveness covers up deep rooted vulnerability;

  • why stonewalling can be so infuriating;

  • age regression when being triggered


and more. 

Recommended listening to support this episode: 

  • Understanding your unconscious attraction & childhood foundations - Episode 29 / 11

  • Understanding why you are attracted to bad boys / girls - Episode 17

  • More on toxic conflict - Episode 8

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Connect with Dr Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack
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