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What Is the Difference Between Stonewalling and Gaslighting?

In any relationship, it’s natural to encounter challenges and conflicts. But what happens when those conflicts turn toxic? Gaslighting and stonewalling are not the same thing, but both can wreak havoc on a relationship. It’s crucial to understand the difference between these two behaviors so that you can decide how to react when or if [...]read more

The Four Horsemen in the Parent Child Relationship

April 1, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Relationships Child, criticism, four horsemen, Horsemen, Parent, parent child relationship, relationship

John Gottman’s Four Horsemen are well known in the relationship space for leading to relationship demise. However, these types of negative interactions (criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling) can also be generalized to the parent child relationship. In contrast to a couples relationship where there is equal responsibility for healthy communication, the parent child relationship is [...]read moreThe Four Horsemen in the Parent Child Relationship