Chris Gazdik
Chris Gazdik
Defensiveness and Stonewalling, Bad Marriage Behaviors: Gottman’s Four Horsemen – Ep127
Defensiveness and Stonewalling, Bad Marriage Behaviors: Gottman’s Four Horsemen – Ep127
Defensiveness and Stonewalling, Bad Marriage Behaviors: Gottman’s Four Horsemen – Ep127
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Join Chris Gazdik as he tackles defensiveness and stonewalling in marriages. Learn practical tips to improve communication and foster emotional growth.
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Get the buttons here!Defensiveness and Stonewalling: Fixing Marital Pitfalls with Chris Gazdik
The most painful thing that you can experience is invisibility. And if the person extends an olive branch, you should take it. You miss a lot of opportunity.
Ever felt like you're talking to a brick wall in your marriage? In this episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', Chris Gazdik tackles two major roadblocks in relationships: defensiveness and stonewalling. Drawing from Gottman's Four Horsemen, Chris breaks down how these behaviors can halt any progress in a relationship, making it feel like you're stuck in an endless loop of misunderstandings and frustration.
He dives into the intricate dance between criticism and defensiveness, showing how they often go hand-in-hand, creating a toxic cycle that's hard to break. Chris also touches on how feelings of abandonment and being overwhelmed can fuel these negative patterns. But it's not all doom and gloom! Chris offers practical tips to sidestep these pitfalls and foster a healthier, more open dialogue with your partner.
If you've ever found yourself stonewalling or being defensive, this episode is packed with insights that could help you turn things around. Tune in for a deep yet approachable look at how to improve your marriage by understanding and addressing these common issues.