stackyFACTSForget yelling; silent disgust is the real relationship killer. Psychologist John Gottman proved that contempt—often displayed as eye-rolling or sneering—is the ultimate death knell for couples. It signals a complete lack of respect, which is way harder to fix than leaving dirty dishes out.
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