Do you know anyone who has gotten a divorce? Perhaps your parents or in-laws or sibling has had the unfortunate experience of divorcing.
As a child of divorced parents I can tell you that it takes a big toll on the family.
My mother passed away at the tender age of 33 partly I say do to the stress in her life after the divorce.
I'm not saying your life will take such an unfortunate turn but are you looking out for signs that your marriage is in trouble? Ok, there are some folks who clearly see signs of trouble in their marriage but they choose to ignore them.
For example, if a couple hasn't been intimate once in the bedroom over the last year then more than likely, unless there is a medical issue, there is a problem in the marriage.
Another problem that couples overlook at times is an inappropriate relationship with members of the opposite sex.
A spouse saying "We are just friends" is an excuse for "I want to be intimate with my friend of the opposite sex".
If that's not the case then your friendship and feelings should be more important than a friendship your spouse has with anyone else.
Now there are some less than obvious signs your marriage is in trouble that you need to be mindful of.
7 Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble

1. You find it more and more difficult to forgive your spouse.
   What happens in many marriages is that past offenses are never truly forgiven and what you end up with is bitterness and resentment.
   The problems of today get lumped in with unresolved past problems and you end up carrying anger and negative thoughts and feelings toward your spouse.
   
2. You decide to stop sharing your thoughts, feelings and dreams with your spouse because you feel that's it's a waste of your time.
   
3. You find yourself being very critical of your spouse and have no problem letting him or her and everyone else know about his flaws and mistakes.
   
4. You find reasons and excuses to not spend time with your spouse.
   Anything and everything takes a priority over spending time with the love of your life.
   
5. You are coping with your spouse and the marriage troubles by over extending yourself in areas such as work, church and leisure activities to bring peace and happiness to your life.
   
6. You take no interest any longer in encouraging your spouse.
   In fact, you find yourself at times making sarcastic or hurtful comments, and rather enjoy it.
   
7. You tune out your spouse when he or she tries to talk about your marriage problems.
   

You might be dealing with some of the problems above or you might have some different ones you are experiencing.
Regardless of the problems you are facing in your marriage, they can be overcome.
I hope you believe this.
Paying attention to the signs of life is what helps most of us avoid problems and pitfalls.
Signs are needed to help steer us in the right direction and in marriage can help couples honor their vows of loving in sickness and in health until death do they part.