THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE

Avoid these negative behaviors to save your marriage.

Learn to recognize the four destructive behaviors that lead to divorce, and how you and your partner can actively overcome them.

couple in distress unhappy fighting divorce

Marriages in the U.S. are ending earlier than ever before.

But yours doesn't have to if you're willing to look closer at your behaviors. 

Dr. John Gottman was able to identify 4 scientifically validated behaviors that are predictive of divorce if left to run rampant in the relationship. The behaviors are criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.

Even happily married couples slip into one of these four toxic behaviors from time to time, but they are actively engaged in getting rid of them. Watch the video and use the activity sheet below to work through any of the four horsemen currently at play in your relationship.

How to Avoid the Four Horsemen and Save Your Marriage

Watch the video, download the activity sheet, and discuss your answers. You'll learn to recognize and change the four behaviors that deteriorate relationships so you can restore peace and joy in your marriage.