Therapists’ Take on Complacency and other forms of Relational Cancer. In this episode, Carrie and Josh discuss particular relational phenomenon that they consider to be cancerous to committed couple relationships. They will discuss complacency, resentment, mother-enmeshment and more. You definitely don't want to miss the part where they discuss John Gottman's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." See chapters and resources below:

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00:00 - Introduction

03:08 - What Is Relational Cancer?

06:24 - Complacency: Keeping the "Well-Oiled Machine" Well-Oiled

12:43 - Resentment: Is It Even Functional?

19:35 - John Gottman & The Four Horsemen

23:20 - Enmeshment vs Co-Dependency

30:31 - Contempt: The 4th Horseman

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Books:

The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman (reference to The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse) - https://amzn.to/4b0BIii

Outlive by Peter Attia, MD - https://amzn.to/3RXTQAy

When He's Married to Mom by Kenneth Adams (reference to Mother-Enmeshment) - https://amzn.to/3HqWlpX

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Resources:

Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com

Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357

The Gottman Institute (Relationship Research) - https://www.gottman.com/

Overcoming Enmeshment Workshop for Mother-Enmeshed Men - https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com/workshop/mother-enmeshed-men/

Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

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