Do you feel the pressure to make your own happily ever after happen?
Marriage is hard work. Don’t worry, that’s completely normal. Admitting that your relationship has its challenges is a good thing. Acceptance of your weak spots can help you do what it takes to make your relationship stronger.
Facing your marital stressors is the only way you and your partner will create a lasting life and love. Denial will not get your marriage far.
Being honest about your relationship is paramount. Recognize signs of trouble. Most of all, deal with dangerous tipping points in your relationship that could spell divorce down the road.
1. Contempt
Are you often behaving in an angry, sarcastic, intolerant way toward your spouse? If criticism is constant, you need to deal with it soon.
Take time to identify the stress points between you. Spend time away to rediscover and explore the reasons you fell in love.
2. Money Fights
Money tops the list of marital stressors. Are you constantly arguing about each other’s spending habits or inconsistent handling of responsibilities? Are you feeling dismissed or even betrayed by incompatible views on money? Take steps to correct this right away.
A financial advisor, budget, and employment of everyday financial tool can help immensely.
3. Household Chores
Fights about the household division of labor are common. However, if this becomes constant, the power struggle may indicate something deeper and more damaging between you.
Chores may represent a feeling of inequality or disrespect in the marriage you need to address.
4. Lack of Communication
Shutting your partner out inevitably leads to divorce. If communication is poor, seek help to restore it right away.
5.Chronic Unhappiness
If your struggling marriage is the root of your unhappiness, it is hard to even want to move forward together.
Talk to each other about your needs and how you can feel better. Help each other make changes. Seek the support of a couples therapist.
Divorce doesn’t have to happen. Want to learn more about heading off a marital breakdown? Read the article here: How Do You Know if You’re Heading Toward Divorce?
- Learn Action Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Your Marriage
- Stop the Fighting
- Reconnect With Your Spouse
