Signs your Marriage Might be Over

In most cases, a spouse is caught off-guard when the other person suddenly lays down divorce papers—leading to profound confusion and the question, “Why didn’t I see this coming?” Taking the status quo for granted is one big mistake couples make, as the various signs of a failing marriage tend to be overlooked.

Living in silence– If you spend a lot of hours at home, at a party, or some other social function and you rarely have a meaningful conversation, it’s a sign of a marital rift. According to marriage expert Elayne Savage, PhD., this situation is also known as “uncoupling” or being ultimately disconnected from each other. This is also evident if one person tends to spend more time with friends, family, or hobbies rather than the spouse.

Nothing you do is right– You try to cook dinner, then your beau comes in, takes a sip, and criticizes it. Or you might be looking at some important documents, then you get yelled at for it because the documents are “private.” A constant stream of judgment from the partner is another sign of a failing marriage, wherein the spouse seems only to notice the partner’s mistakes.

You think about cheating– Infidelity is probably the biggest reason why couples call it quits, and for good reason. Having affairs outside the marriage result in nothing but trouble—lies, deceit, guilt, shame, and other emotions shape often lead to a trip to a divorce attorney’s doorstep.