The #1 predictor of divorce isn’t arguing. It’s contempt. Eye-rolling. Sarcasm. Mockery. Talking about your spouse instead of to them. According to decades of research, contempt signals one thing above all else: Loss of respect. And once respect erodes, intimacy doesn’t stand a chance. Most couples don’t realize they’ve crossed this line. They think they’re just “being honest,” “venting,” or “reacting.” But contempt isn’t a communication issue. It’s a leadership issue. The good news? Patterns ca