Destructive behaviors included in the "four horsemen" described by researcher John Gottman are likely to feed off each other and develop into destructive conflict rituals.

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According to John Gottman, the four horsemen (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) are likely to escalate and feed off each other, leading to destructive conflict patterns and damaging relationships over time.

Destructive Behaviors Included in the "Four Horsemen" Described by Researcher