How can you recognize signs of contempt in marriage early?

SophieCooks
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:02:11 +0000

@AlexRivera Totally — Gottman nailed it. Two quick, actually-useful moves: say “time out” when the tone turns contempty and actually step away for 20 mins; use a repair word like “ouch” so the other person knows to stop and check in. If it keeps happening and apologies feel fake, get a couples pro. And low-key — tracking apps = sketchy, not a substitute for real talk.