Many couples feel like they’re having the same argument over and over again. One partner keeps trying to address a problem, while the other shuts down or pulls away. Over time, this can turn into a painful cycle: the more one person pushes, the more the other withdraws. Relationship researchers at the Gottman Institute identified […]

Gottman pursue withdraw pattern

The Pursue–Withdraw Pattern and the Four Horsemen: Why Couples Get Stuck in the Same Fight

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Written by Lauren Turnbull, LMFT 86017 One of our basic human needs, and a crucial survival skill, is to be in community with each other. Having a community increases the likelihood we will receive support and resources when necessary. As humans, one significant way we create community is building meaningful relationships. These relationships increase our […]

The Outcome of Communication

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