| Ups and downs in any marriage are common. Some | | | | - Low level or lack of intimacy |
| will crumble while there are also those that hold strong | | | | - Disagree on the long term goals and values in the |
| during crisis. Every marriage and every couple is | | | | marriage and for the family |
| unique. Something that works for a couple might not | | | | All problems can be resolved. You do not need to stay |
| necessarily work for another. However, all marriages | | | | in an unhappy marriage. Neither do you need to opt for |
| have something in common. Signs indicating that | | | | a separation or a divorce. The best option is to seek |
| trouble might be brewing in the marriage. The earlier a | | | | marriage counseling. You must give your marriage a |
| couple recognizes the signs, the faster they can seek | | | | fair chance. Try to make it work by talking to a |
| help from marriage counseling. | | | | counselor. |
| Most married couples do not understand the | | | | When you attend marriage counseling, you will learn to |
| importance of counseling. They prefer to seek help | | | | handle some of the following issues: |
| and advices from families and close friends. Even | | | | - How to communicate with your spouse openly and |
| though the intentions are good, chances are the | | | | clearly |
| advices given can backfire. Couples need to realize | | | | - How to listen effectively to help resolve conflicts |
| that they stand a better chance to save their marriage | | | | - How to manage your anger and resentment |
| if they start counseling early. | | | | - How to fulfill your spouse needs without |
| What are the most likely signs that your marriage is | | | | compromising yours |
| having a problem? | | | | - How to make marriage work without being |
| - One or both spouses are cheating | | | | demanding |
| - More time is spend apart doing separate activities | | | | - How to handle unresolved matters and issues calmly |
| - Do not enjoy their time spend together | | | | - How to understand your spouse better |
| - Nagging, bickering and nitpicking a great deal even on | | | | The next time you come across a friend or family |
| things that are so insignificant | | | | members who are having marriage problems, do them |
| - Lack of communication | | | | a favor. Encourage them to talk to a counselor. Seek |
| - Money issues | | | | help early. You will have a better chance to save your |
| - Problems with children | | | | marriage. |
| - Do not share problems together. | | | | |