What Does Contempt In Relationships Look Like? How To Keep Your Relationship Contempt-Free

Licensed clinical social worker Kenny Levine joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the destructive power of contempt in relationships. Drawing from the Gottman method, Kenny breaks down the "Four Horsemen" of conflict, explaining how to identify warning signs like contempt and why addressing this early is a must for maintaining a healthy partnership. Some takeaways: How contempt is a red flag for a relationship's health The difference between resentment and contempt Maintaining a five-to-one ratio of positive to negative interactions -Why addressing issues early on is key to preventing the buildup of hopelessness Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 What is Contempt? 12:00 The Antidote to Contempt 19:00 Contempt vs. Resentment 24:00 Story 1: Can We Come Back From Contempt? 36:00 Story 2: When is a Marriage Unsalvageable? 49:00 Story 3 & Final Thoughts Follow Felicia on Instagram:   / the_bad_therapist   Connect with Kenny Levine: https://www.kennylevine.com/ Kenny's Coaching Practice: https://mythriveskills.com/ *Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle *Listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts *Connect with us on Instagram:   / wyttpodcast   *Brought to you by Best Therapists https://www.besttherapists.com/ *Produced by PodVision. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it! This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.