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People in the happiest relationships never do these 4 things, says therapist who worked with over 500 couples
CNBC ^ | 06/06/2025 | Kelley J. Brower, Contributor

Posted on 06/07/2025 9:04:46 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

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1. Criticism And Blame
2. Defensiveness
3. Contempt
4. Stonewalling

Without these four my parents would have had nothing to say at all.

41 posted on 06/08/2025 6:20:09 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (I refuse to call the left "progressive" because I do not see slavery to the government as progress.)
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From the article headline: People in the happiest relationships never do these 4 things get married
42 posted on 06/08/2025 6:26:23 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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I’m divorced, but even at the worst of times I would NEVER treat another person like that. Yikes! Can’t even imagine the toxicity in that kind of relationship! And when I DID get divorced, people were shocked because I NEVER said anything bad about my ex even when he was being a b@stard to me and the kids.

I didn’t find my ‘soul mate’ (I know; Barf!) until I was 50. He is the kindest, most generous and wonderful man on the planet. (Most male FReepers excepted.) I thank God DAILY for having him in my life, and I thank Beau often for my happy, simple, secure and PEACEFUL life. :)


43 posted on 06/08/2025 7:27:08 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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Easy, after 41 years I just stopped listening to her.


44 posted on 06/08/2025 9:59:41 AM PDT by kawhill (We've all been struggling with lately is just making conscious decisions, unconsciously)
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She gave them to you? My kind of gal.
You lucky man!
One thing the article neglects to mention, and something young people should remember: Looks don’t last, cooking does.
So does the ability to make one another laugh.


45 posted on 06/08/2025 10:12:57 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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Congrats on your long term *secrets* to success!!

Curious ... are all of your children, living in MD near you and your dear bride, conservatives, too?


46 posted on 06/08/2025 10:16:54 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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MAGA from top to bottom...😎
Also, well provisioned under the 2nd Amendment...


47 posted on 06/08/2025 10:38:16 AM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is rabble-rising Sam Adams now that we need him? Is his name Trump, now?)
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Go figure that relationship based on love and respect and kindness are more healthy.


48 posted on 06/08/2025 10:43:55 AM PDT by wgmalabama (For rent —)
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I love it!!

Good patriots, all ... much needed in MD ... and, all across the fruited plains 😎


49 posted on 06/08/2025 10:53:47 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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Not wrong, but this is drugstore paperback stuff from the sixties.


50 posted on 06/08/2025 11:10:18 AM PDT by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative. )
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