Relationships
The 4 Things That Destroy Relationships, According To Research
Dr. John Gottman, a prominent psychologist and relationship researcher, introduced the concept of the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" as metaphors for communication behaviors that can predict the downfall of a relationship.
By Johanna Duncan5 min read
The metaphor comes from the Bible’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: conquest, war, hunger, and death – the elements attributed to the end of times. The point is that while all relationships have ups and downs, it’s the constant presence of the Four Horsemen that determines the relationship’s ultimate failure.