The Four Horsemen: What They Are & How Couples Can Stop Them in Their Tracks

Is conflict leaving you feeling distant from your partner?
In this post, we explore Gottman’s Four Horsemen—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—and how these common patterns can quietly erode connection in a relationship. The good news? Each one has a clear path toward healing. Learn how to spot the signs, shift the cycle, and start communicating with more care and intention.

Read the full post to begin replacing conflict with connection.