Dr. John Gottman's research has been able to accurately predict divorce more than 90% of the time.By carefully studying how couples interact with each other, he identified what are known as "The Four Horsemen of the (Relationship) Apocalypse".These four patterns of communication (criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling) can lead to the end of a relationship.However, understanding these "horsemen" and how to eliminate them can help willing partners get back on track.

For this discussion board, complete the following steps:

Step 1:

1. Use these resources to learn about Dr. John Gottman's research:
2. Textbook pages 385-386
3. Article Part 1:"The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness and Stonewalling"(opens in a new window)
4. Article Part 2:"The Four Horsemen: The Antidotes"(opens in a new window)
5. Video: "Gottman's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Explained" (opens in a new window)
6. Watch Video
7. Gottman's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Explained
8. Duration:12:14
9. User:n/a -Added:2/12/20
10. YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO6kz6iyVg0

Step 2:

1. In your initial post, writ vignette(real or fictional) that depicts (but DOES NOT identify) one of the horsemen.You can draw from your own experiences or your observations of interactions between other couples.If you don't have any experience with these patterns of behavior you can write a fictional vignette.REMEMBER:Do NOT identify which "horseman" is being demonstrated in your vignette!

link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO6kz6iyVg0