How to prevent relationship failure

In couple counseling work, there are 4 key red flags pointing towards the failure of that relationship as per Gottman’s research.

1. Criticism
2. Defensiveness
3. Contemptuous
4. Stonewalling

Like managing the risk factors for heart disease namely diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, and smoking, we manage the 4 red flag signs of the above.