Is the specter of divorce a possibility for you? It’s advisable to focus on the problem now instead of putting your head in the sand.

Avoidance is a non solution. Rather, your marital problems will eventually blow up and you’ll be forced to deal with them.

Although dealing with them can be very uncomfortable, it’s best to face the them now. Because love is blind, you may not even recognize the symptoms of a marriage in crisis. These small problems have a way of getting bigger.

What exactly are the signs of a marriage in trouble? Six of these are listed below:

1.) The fun has completely left your marriage. When you try to have a good time by going out, it causes still more tension and stress.

2.) There is an absence of sex or intimacy. This may indicate that someone is having an affair.

3.) It feels great when your partner isn’t around. You are finding that your own company is more satisfying than your partners company.

4.) It’s impossible to ever pay any compliments to the other. If anything, criticizing each other has become a habit. You feel that nothing pleases your partner. Because of this, you withdraw and minimize your interactions.

5.) There are unresolvable differences that create stress between you.

For instance, tidiness is a cause of tension that is chronic. When each person views the other as the source of the problem, the difficulty lingers and generates more resentment. You might think of your partner as a complete slob, while he or she feels that you’re a nag.

Differences in how the two of you view money is a classic source of confrontation. Saving enough money to pay the bills may be your priority while your spouse may feel the need to buy and enjoy the good things in life.

6.) You avoid discussions about the future and can only deal with immediate issues.

If any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, don’t play the denial game. Deal with it today. You owe it to yourself, and your family.

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