这些迹象表明你们的感情即将走到尽头
1. YOU SHOW CONTEMPT FOR EACH OTHER. According to the Gottman Institute, where pioneering psychologists Dr. John and Julie Gottman spent nearly 40 years studying marriage, showing contempt is by far the strongest predictor that a relationship is about to end. More than just your choice of insults, contempt can be conveyed by rolling your eyes at your partner, showing disdain in the tone of your voice and mocking their concerns--any of which are enough to shake your partner's confidence and their very sense of self. Putting it simply, the loss of mutual respect is a nearly insurmountable obstacle in any relationship. 2. YOU CRITICIZE EACH OTHER INCESSANTLY. When you use criticism as the primary tool to 'correct' your partner's behaviour--and ultimately their personality--it should serve as a warning bell that your relationship is on shaky ground. How can you tell you're being too critical? Watch for the use of generalizations in your statements, including, 'You always,' 'You never,' and 'This always happens...' These sweeping statements could lead your partner to feel that they're 'never' good enough for you--which could be the beginning of the end for your relationship. Is Facebook driving a wedge between you and your partner? 3. YOU LACK SELF-AWARENESS. If you just read through this list of signs your relationship is about to end and matched each of the faults to your lover's behaviour and not your own, it's highly likely you're lacking in self-awareness. If you're to be at all objective about the challenges you face as a couple, this is a good time to pause and take stock of your own emotional 'baggage' and the manner in which you respond to conflict with your significant other. Without self-awareness, you're ultimately leaving your partner responsible for your own actions (and reactions!), which is a significant roadblock to a happy, fulfilling relationship. Looking for more expert advice? Check out these 7 Secrets to a Long-Lasting Relationship! Toronto-based relationship and wellness expert Deepak Kashyap provides mindfulness-based counselling for individuals and groups through the Toronto Mindfulness Centre. |