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What Your Therapist Thinks

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

Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min · Season 1 · Episode 8 · 122.6 MBExplicit
0:00-1:03:51

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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

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