How do you recognize the signs a marriage is in trouble? It may be difficult to see them because they start out small and grow over time. Other times we don’t notice them because we don’t want to. Ignoring the signs a marriage is in trouble will not help you, so prepare yourself and take care of the problem while it is still small.
Since over half of all marriages in end divorce, could it be people don’t know how to see the signs a marriage is in trouble? Or maybe it’s just that we see problems in other people’s lives more easily than we see issues in our own lives?
Signs A Marriage Is In Trouble
Selfishness – Being married and in love with someone should mean that you want only the best for them. To accomplish this you have to put their needs first a majority of the time. If you do this for them and they do it for you in return, then everyone’s happy. If only one person’s needs get met, resentment can build up over time.
Lack of Communication – Remember when you used to talk about anything and everything? Now you get very little or no communication from your spouse. This might be a sign your marriage is in trouble. Honest communication on a regular basis is important to all relationships, so don’t let this slide.
Wrong Priorities –Your relationship with your spouse needs to be your top priority. Other important things, such as your kids, your extended family, and your job need your attention, too. If your relationship isn’t solid, where will that leave your family? Is your spouse still your best friend? If not, your marriage could easily fail.
Lack of Intimacy –Sometimes couples don’t schedule time to be alone and then find themselves with no sex life and none of the little intimacies that make life special. It doesn’t have to be that way. Make it a priority to schedule time for just the two of you regularly.
Now you are aware of some of the signs a marriage is in trouble. There are more, I’m sure. The important thing is to guard your marriage against these problem areas and take action if any of them rear their ugly heads.
