Marriages and relationships are important parts of our lives, but they can also be difficult and require effort on both partners' parts. Sometimes it can be hard to see where our marriage or relationship is breaking down, so it's essential to know the signs that indicate trouble.
In this blog post, we will discuss 10 signs that your marriage or relationship is in trouble, and we'll provide examples of what those signs look like and how they present in a relationship.
Ten Signs Your Marriage or Relationship May be in Trouble
1. Lack of communication
Communication is essential in any relationship, and a lack of it can be a sign that your marriage or relationship is in trouble. When partners stop communicating, it can be challenging to resolve conflicts or work through issues together.
For example, if your partner is giving you the silent treatment or avoiding conversations, it can be a sign that they are unhappy or not invested in the relationship.
2. Constant arguing
While disagreements are natural in any relationship, constant arguing can be a sign of deeper issues. If you find that you and your partner are always fighting over small things, it can be a sign that there are underlying problems that need to be addressed.
For example, if you and your partner argue about money constantly, this can lead to stress and can impact the marriage or relationship.
3. Lack of intimacy
Intimacy is an essential aspect of any relationship, and a lack of it can be a sign that your marriage or relationship is in trouble. If you and your partner are not physically or emotionally intimate anymore, it can be a sign of deeper issues that need to be addressed.
For example, if your spouse is no longer interested in sex or physical touch, it might be time to seek the help of a marriage counselor or couples therapist.
4. Frequent criticism
Criticism can be harmful in any relationship, and frequent criticism can be a sign of trouble. If your partner is always criticizing you, it can be challenging to feel loved or appreciated in the relationship.
For example, if your spouse criticizes your appearance or your personality frequently. This is a sign of something deeper and can deteriorate the trust in the marriage or relationship.
5. Dishonesty
Honesty is vital in any relationship, and a lack of it can be a sign of trouble. If your partner is dishonest about significant things, it can be challenging to trust them, and it can damage the relationship.
For example, if your partner lies about their whereabouts or their finances, trust is the foundation of any relationship. Once trust breaks down, the relationship may be in trouble.
6. Lack of support
Support from your partner is essential in any relationship, and a lack of it can be a sign of trouble. If your partner is not supportive of your goals or dreams, it can be challenging to feel loved and valued in the relationship.
For example, if your spouse is not supportive of your career or your hobbies.
7. Different priorities
When partners have different priorities, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy relationship. If you and your partner have different ideas about what you want from life, it can lead to conflicts and disagreements.
For example, if you want to start a family, but your partner is not interested.
8. Lack of trust
Trust is essential in any relationship, and a lack of it can be a sign of trouble. If you or your partner are not trustworthy, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy relationship.
For example, if your spouse has cheated on you and you are struggling to trust them again, it might be time to seek the help of a marriage counselor or couples therapist.
9. Withdrawal
When partners withdraw from each other, it can be a sign of trouble in the relationship. If you or your partner are not spending time together or engaging in activities you both enjoy, it can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
For example, if your partner is always busy with work or other activities and is never available to spend time with you, this could be a sign of avoidance of larger challenges in the marriage or relationship.
10. Constant criticism of the relationship
If you or your partner are always criticizing the relationship, it can be a sign of trouble. Constant negativity can lead to a breakdown of the relationship, and it can be challenging to feel loved and valued in the relationship.
For example, if your partner is always talking about how unhappy they are in the relationship, it might be time to seek the help of a marriage counselor or couples therapist.
Wrapping it Up
If you are experiencing any of these signs in your marriage or relationship, it might be time to seek the help of a marriage counselor or couples therapist.
At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, we offer marriage counseling and couples therapy to help you work through the challenges in your relationship. Our marriage counselors and couples therapists in Katy, TX, can help you get your marriage or relationship on track.
Katy Teen & Family Counseling: Providing Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy
Katy, TX & Houston
Healthy relationships also include setting healthy boundaries. If this is a struggle for you in your relationship, the marriage counselors and couples therapists are here to help. Marriage counseling and couples therapy can help strengthen your relationship and increase the longevity too!
We have our Katy, TX location, Katy Teen & Family Counseling, which is located right off of I-10 and Grand Parkway/Hwy 99 in Katy, TX.
We also have our Sugar Land Teen & Family Counseling, located in Sugar Land, TX, is conveniently located off of US 90 and Dairy Ashford Road.
If you are ready to meet with one of our marriage counselors or couples therapists, all you need to do is follow these three simple steps:
Contact Katy Teen & Family Counseling
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Other Therapy and Counseling Services Offered at Katy Teen & Family Counseling
At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, we provide a variety of therapy approaches that are supported by research and shown to be effective. Some of the teen therapy and young adult counseling we offer are:
Board Certified Neurofeedback Therapy
Peak performance (optimal academic brain performance)
Peak performance (optimal athletic brain performance)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Therapy)
Group Therapy for Teens
Body Image
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling can be very effective. The secret ingredient to success is each person willing to look at themselves and work to do things differently, together.
When a marriage counselor or couples therapist has this to work with, the success rate can be very high.
Sometimes life will throw challenges at us that create situations that put strain on our marriage or relationship. It may be due to:
Choices and actions that have been made by one partner.
Financial downturn in the economy creating financial strain.
Feeling like you're growing apart.
Feeling like you don't have as much in common as you used to.
Whatever the reason may be, marriage counseling and couples therapy can help. Couples therapy and marriage counseling has also been found to work in less time than individual therapy.
If you've worked hard for this relationship and find that there are now barriers in the way of maintaining a healthy relationship, contact us at Katy Teen & Family Counseling.
If you've worked hard for this relationship and find that there are now barriers in the way of maintaining a healthy relationship, contact us at Sugar Land Teen & Family Counseling.
About the Author
Jason Drake is a Licensed Clinical Worker - Supervisor (LCSW-S), Board Certified in Neurofeedback, EMDR trained, and a Certified Brain Health Professional through the Amen Clinics.
He has provided therapy to teens, young adults, and families since 2003 and is the Owner & Lead Clinician at Sugar Land Teen & Family Counseling, Katy Counseling for Men, & Katy Teen & Family Counseling.
He specializes in leading teams of high performing therapists who also specialize in teen therapy, counseling young adults, and family counseling.
Jason is also a leader in the field of teen, young adult, and family counseling providing expert coaching and technical assistance to teen Residential Treatment Centers across the country.
Jason is also a regular contributor to various magazines and publications lending his expertise to various mental health related topics. You can check these articles out on our "Featured Articles" service page on our website.
He has also been a guest on Fox 26 Houston and on the podcasts, "Grow a Group Practice" with Alison Pidgeon, "Let's Talk With Jennifer B", and the "Marketing Matters" podcast with Ashley Brock.
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