Is your marriage in trouble? Couples Coach shares 5 alarming signs

From stonewalling to seeing the partner as the problem, here are a few signs that your marriage is in trouble.

Published on: Jun 30, 2024 5:05 PM IST

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Marriages do not break overnight. The cracks happen over a long period of time, especially when the issues go unaddressed. Conflicts are natural in any relationship, but learning to effectively address the issues and finding a common ground to agree, are the keys to a happy and healthy relationship. Couples Coach Julia Woods shared a few signs that your marriage may be in trouble.

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Have you stopped resolving conflicts? Do you push every disagreement and fight under the rug and never address it? This can be a sign of frustration in the marriage. (Unsplash)

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When we hold onto bitterness and resentment against our partner for a long time, it can lead to internal ache – this is when we may turn to addictions. (Unsplash)

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Have you started seeing your spouse as the problem? This is an alarming sign that you are not ready to see beyond them and address the underlying issue. (Pexels)

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Even little things can turn into fights. This can make us feel that we are walking on eggshells around them. (Unsplash)

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When we do not address the issues, they pile up and grow into resentment. This can make us practice stonewalling – stopping the other person from explaining their perspective to us, and vice versa. This can further trigger fights and conflicts. (Freepik )