Common Reasons for Marriage Break Ups

There are all sorts of reasons that marriages break up. Some simmer away for years before becoming a major issue that starts to destroy a marriage. Others are recent events that have a detrimental effect on the partnership.

The most commonly cited reasons for marital break-ups include: . 

• unresolved conflicts that come back to haunt
• extra-marital affairs 
• lack of physical closeness and intimacy 
• excessive fighting 
• ineffective communication or lack of it
• not enough quality time due to busy schedules
• a suffocating partner
• issues with children
• financial issues
• gradual drifting apart; deterioration of the relationship/friendship

This list is not exhaustive but certainly represents the vast majority of marital break-ups.

If any of these issues is within your marriage don't assume you are heading for the divorce courts. Many couples, with help, counselling or training, can learn to address these issues and put things right.

You may have one or more of these issues affecting your marriage. However gloomy things seem, do take the time to seek help and save your marriage today.