How to Know When It Is Time for Divorce

All marriages have their experiences of ups and downs. However, if the bad experiences are consistently outnumbering the good ones, then it could possibly be time to consider divorce as an option. A failing marriage will always provide warning signs that it is time to officially and legally call it quits.

Instructions

1. Recognize that, if you and your mate no longer share a bed, or you sleep in separate rooms---and this arrangement has lasted for a long time---then it may be time to realize that you no longer share a connection.

2. Look for demonstrations of infidelity. If your spouse is unfaithful and consistently leaves you proof of extramarital affairs, it is time to consider divorcing. This is an indication that your spouse lacks loyalty and no longer cares about your feelings.

3. Think about whether you spend time together. If you and your spouse don't spend any time together as normal families typically do, such as spending holidays together or casually relaxing at home, then it is time for divorce.

4. Ask yourself if you and your spouse consider each other's feelings. If you frequently say things to degrade or hurt each other, or you consistently make decisions without consulting one another or considering the effect it will have, divorce is probably the best option.

5. Give marriage counseling an honest try. If you find, after sincere effort, that professional counseling is ineffective and your marriage is not improving, then chances are that your marriage is at a stage in which it can not be salvaged.

References

• When It Is Time to Divorce