7 Marriage Problems That Could Mean Divorce(And What to Do About Them)

It's rare that a marriage ends in divorce without certain marriage problems surfacing to give you both a warning.  Do you think you could recognize those problems if you saw them?

The very Specific Behaviors That Signal Divorce

Believe it or not, there is a set of narrowly defined marriage problems which experts have found to be warning signs of divorce.

Once you know what these red flag marriage problems look like, you'll feel incredibly fortunate that you learned them in time to do something about your crumbling marriage before it becomes too late.

1) Someone's Being Passive-Aggressive

When there's a serious problem underfoot in a marriage, one or both spouses might feel resentment, pain or even anger about something that's taken place in the relationship.

One unproductive way to deal with that is to be passive-aggressive. This is always a downward spiral.

2) Someone's Being Self-Centered

Selfishness takes on many forms. It can mean you're constantly indulging in monologues while your spouse can't seem to find a way to inject a word.

Selfishness can also take the form of always having to get your way.

Where to eat out, what movie to see, what to spend money on, or how to invest...you may have your reasons for thinking your way is better but nobody is right all of the time.

3) There's a Martyr in The House

Being self-centered is a sign of bad things to come, but the opposite type of behavior is bad, too.

Someone who is always giving and never taking has expectations, whether they realize it or not.

They often wonder why nobody is treating them the same way, or they think they should be rewarded in some way for their altruism.

4) One Spouse Embarrasses The Other in Public

This can completely be unintentional, but when that's not the case, that's a serious problem.

In fact, any form of disrespect towards your spouse is a sign that something terrible is occurring in your relationship.

5) Nobody's Listening

If you're not paying attention, then there's a slim chance you're able to meet your spouse's needs and vice versa.

6) One or Both of You Are Taking Things For Granted

Do you have expectations from your spouse without feeling the need to reciprocate?

Do you demand respect but not give it?

This takes on many forms, not the least of which is doing things like assuming your spouse will always be the one to perform a certain chore (for example, thinking he or she will always be the one to empty the litter box or shovel the driveway or do the dishes).

7) Explosive Emotions Occur Regularly

Does one of you get angry with the other at the drop of a hat? For seemingly no reason, out of the blue?

Does one of you get angry with the other at the drop of a hat?

For seemingly no reason, out of the blue?

That's a sure sign of something deeply wrong. Mood swings, or even just chronic irritability with your spouse need to be looked into, as they are one of the 7 signs that your marriage is in trouble.

What to do if You See Any of These Signs in Your Marriage

Obviously if you recognize any of the 7 marriage problems above, it's time to make some changes...fast.

Most couples who've been through this and come out the other end with their marriage intact have had some help along the way.

Here's a Way to Take Those Steps...

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