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The 4 Horsemen Of Relationships | Mel Robbins #Shorts
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June 18, 2026
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These 4 behaviors secretly destroy relationships.
Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman are the world’s leading relationship researchers and founders of The Gottman Institute, with 50 years studying what makes love last — and what causes it to fall apart.
The Gottmans call these behaviors the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”
Criticism.
Contempt.
Defensiveness.
Stonewalling.
They show up in everyday arguments but over time, they build distance, resentment, and disconnection.
The goal isn’t to never argue.
It’s to notice these patterns and change how you show up in those moments.
On this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, the Gottmans break down the behaviors that pull couples apart - and how to replace them with habits that actually build connection.
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