When you've been married for some time it's easy to fall into a rut.
This happens to many couples when they suddenly find themselves in the middle of a relationship where they just don't feel connected to their partner the way they used to.
When you're immersed in this and your emotions are running at an all time high it can be difficult to objectively see the signs a marriage is ending.
If you've been questioning yourself about whether or not your relationship is really in trouble, there are some indicators that you need to be aware of that will help you see the situation more clearly.
One of the most obvious signs a marriage is ending is that the closeness between the couple has vanished.
Naturally this includes intimacy but it reaches well beyond that.
If you and your spouse just don't spend any quality time alone anymore, that's not a good sign.
Couples who are emotionally committed to one another crave to be with each other.
They don't care if that time is spent tending to the children or working on the household budget.
The key is that they are together, focusing on doing things that forge a closer bond between them.
If you or your partner are constantly looking for excuses for why you can't spend any time together that's a red flag warning.
It usually means the relationship is quickly careening towards a divorce.
Another of the signs a marriage is ending that can't be ignored is a lack of communication between you and your partner.
A relationship can't thrive and flourish if the couple has given up trying to communicate with one another.
If you two have stopped talking about anything related to your problems and if most of your conversations center on general household things, that's not promising.
In order to save the relationship you need to start communicating with one another in an open and honest way.
Your partner may be feeling wary of bridging the gap that has developed between you two, so you should take that first step.
It will benefit not only both of you but your entire family as well.