Why Do Marriages Fall Apart?
There are obvious reasons -- domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, extramarital affairs, totally -- but what ends most marriage is something less apparent: Failure to accept the person you are married to, yourself or the relationship for what it really is. So many couples meet, date, fall in love and marry.

What are signs of a marriage falling apart?

Divorce Early Signs

  • You Both Used to Talk a Lot, but Now You Hardly Do. ...
  • Contempt Is Slowly Taking the Place of Mutual Respect. ...
  • You Are Both Becoming Rigid in Your Arguments. ...
  • Intimacy Is Rapidly Fading. ...
  • Every Little Effort for the Spouse Feels Like too Much Effort. ...
  • You Start Shutting Off or Disconnecting Emotionally.

What is the most common reason for marriage breakdown?

According to various studies, the three most common causes of divorce are conflict, arguing, irretrievable breakdown in the relationship, lack of commitment, infidelity, and lack of physical intimacy. The least common reasons are lack of shared interests and incompatibility between partners.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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