Sentiment Override Explained: Relational Turbulence Theory: Gottman, EFT, and Why Couples Stop Hearing Each Other Clearly (opens in new tab)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026.Most Couples Are No Longer Arguing About the PresentOne of the hardest things for couples to understand is that distressed relationships eventually stop reacting accurately to current events.The argument may appear to be about dishes, text messages, vacation plans, lateness, tone of voice, or whether someone forgot to buy coffee filters for the third consecutive week like a man quietly surrendering to history.But the actual conflict is usually larger than the immediate i...