According to research conducted by Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman of the Gottman Institute, there are four “horsemen of divorce”: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.
And Susie Masterson, a BACP-registered therapist, told HuffPost UK that warning signs of divorce aren’t usually as simple as issues like financial problems or different life goals.
“I have seen couples overcome lots of challenging situations including: infidelity, unemployment, family estrangement and critical illness,” she said.
Here, she shared what she thinks can make the difference between couples who may be likelier to stay together and those that might split.
How can a therapist tell a couple may be headed for divorce?
“Compatibility is not just about liking the same things or shared values; it’s about how we respond to challenges,” Masterson said.
She stated that couples often come to therapy during transitions like...
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