💬 Some couples avoid conflict to keep the peace, staying silent to prevent escalation. But unspoken tension doesn’t just fade. It builds. Gottman Certified Therapist Julie Sharon-Wagschal explains what happens when conflict goes unaddressed and why open communication is key. | The Gottman Institute
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They may be the experts, but even Drs. John and Julie Gottman can act out a messy argument! 🎭 In this playful reenactment, they show what conflict looks like in real life, and how the same patterns show up in other disagreements. The good news? You can break the cycle with a repair. Watch the full breakdown on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_fdRWeGuAgU | The Gottman Institute
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