Tell-Tale Signs That Your Marriage May Be Heading Towards Divorce

Most of us have a viewpoint that if a married couple is constantly fighting and yelling at each other, they might be on the threshold of parting their ways. On the flipside, many people believe that a lack of conflicts within wedlock signifies a smooth sailing and a ‘happily-ever-after’ marital life. However, both the situations might not lead to their respective fates as per the general conception. If you really wish to find out whether your married life is going for a toss, there are a few signs and nuances that you can watch out for.

Lack of communication

The first and foremost indication that a couple might be drifting apart is the fact that they hardly ever talk to each other. Many people think that discussions with their spouse will lead to further aggravation of a conflict, and tend to avoid communication at all. However, this silent treatment often signifies that you have completely given up on your partner and no longer care to resolve the disputes.

Addiction

In the event, that one of you has developed an addiction to either alcohol, drugs or gambling, it might be high time you start listening to the ringing of the warning bells. Similarly, if you are a workaholic, addicted to your laptop, and are forever working round the clock at the cost of ignoring your spouse, you might be pushing him/her away from you. When a habit or an addiction begins to take precedence over your partner, you should realize that you are probably pushing it too far.

Lack of intimacy

A healthy marital life requires both emotional as well as physical intimacy between the partners. If a couple shares a bedroom but inhabits it like roommates, there is a sure shot reason to worry. If you find your spouse avoiding any physical intimacy with you by giving lame and unreasonable excuses every single day, it might be an indication of his/her declining interest in you, and in some cases, a growing interest elsewhere.

Lack of alone time with your partner

Hanging out with friends and family is a healthy way to catch up with them. However, if you or your spouse has completely given up on spending alone time with each other, this might be, a cause for the problem. If the idea of being alone with your partner does not excite you anymore, and you always want to be surrounded by others, this implies that a lot has changed between the two of you.

If you notice any of these tell-tale signs arising in your relationship, it might be a painful situation for you. However, it is easier to nip the problem in its bud, than ending up getting separated forever.

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Gerald A. Maggio is an experienced Orange County divorce and family law lawyer and family law attorney located in Irvine, California, serving the Orange County and Riverside areas. Mr. Maggio assists clients with legal issues including divorce, legal separation, divorce mediation, child custody, prenuptial agreements, stepparent adoptions, and other family law issues. Mr. Maggio has practiced law in California since 1999, and founded The Maggio Law Firm in 2005, focusing exclusively on divorce and family law matters.