Experts indicate that the facial expressions can reveal underlying issues in a marriage, with contempt being the leading signal of impending divorce. Dr. John Gottman’s research identifies criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling as critical behaviors that can deteriorate relationships. Contempt is portrayed as particularly harmful, as it leads to a cycle of disdain that, if neglected, can ultimately destroy the relationship. Body language signals, such as a one-sided mouth raise, are clear indicators of contempt and can predict divorce with high accuracy according to Gottman’s findings.
"Dr. John Gottman is a marriage and family counsellor, and he did the largest marriage experiment ever done. He brought couples into his lab, and if one member of the couple shows a one-sided mouth raise towards the other, he can tell you if they're going to get divorced - because he's looking for contempt."
"Contempt is the most corrosive of all the emotional saboteurs. Fear comes in a burst, and then you calm down. Happiness comes, and then you go back to normal. Anger comes, and then you calm down. But not contempt. If you feel scorn or disdain for someone else, and if it is not addressed, it festers and it grows."
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