10 Ways to Know That It's Time To Divorce

10 Signs That It Might Be Time for a Divorce

So you've been married for a few years, and now you're starting to think the worst. Your spouse might have cheated, or maybe they've become abusive or distant. At some point, you will have to decide if they are worth fighting for or if it's time to let go. Maybe you've heard horror stories in the news about high net worth divorces or, closer to home, a divorce-driven will contest in Miami.

So, what will it be?

You will never know if you will make it work unless you try. But if the following signs apply to your spouse, perhaps it's time for them to find a new partner:

1. They will not communicate

If your spouse will not communicate their feelings with you, it is challenging to work through problems when they arise. When someone is not open and honest about how they feel, then resentment will build, and that will cause more trouble in the future. Communication is key to any healthy relationship.

2. They are incredibly disrespectful

Everyone will go through times where they will be disrespectful toward their spouse, but some spouses will stay in that place for a very long time. If you're being disrespected regularly, it will affect your ability to trust them and have faith in them. No one should have to worry about what will set their spouse off next constantly.

3. They constantly play the victim role

Everyone will face times when they feel like the world is against them, but it shouldn't be this way regularly and certainly not with no end in sight. If your partner constantly feels like everyone is out to get them, it will be harder for you to believe them when they speak about something negative.

4. They will not take responsibility for their actions

If your spouse always finds someone or something else to blame instead of themselves, then this will significantly affect how well the two of you will work together in the future. Your spouse should take responsibility for their actions so that you will be able to trust them.

5. They will not forgive you for your mistakes

If your spouse cannot let go of your past mistakes, then they will be unable to work with you in the future. Holding grudges will only cause more significant issues between you and will hurt any chances of repairing the marriage in the future. Grudges lead to more and more arguments, and 50% of people say that constant arguments are the biggest reason for their divorce

6. They never change their mind

If your spouse is not willing to compromise on anything, regardless if it's important or unimportant, then you will have a difficult time working together as a team in the future. Marriage is all about give and take, so if one person does not want to work toward a common goal, it will be tough to enjoy a long and happy marriage.

7. You will never be enough

It's normal for spouses to fight over the little things, but if your spouse constantly complains that you will never be enough, they will not want to work on your relationship. Instead, they will push you away and find someone who will give them everything they will not give you.

8. They use your marriage as a weapon

Spouses will sometimes use marriage to get their way or to put stress on the other spouse, but if your partner constantly threatens divorce, it will show that they do not want to be in this relationship. No one will ever be happy in a relationship when the divorce is a constant threat.

9. They will not spend any time with you

If your spouse will never want to do anything together and will always be getting out of the suggested activities, they will not enjoy the marriage and will instead find someone else to spend their time with. A happy and healthy relationship will always be about teamwork, so if they do nothing to help, it will make it very difficult for the two of you to relate in the future.

10. They put their needs above yours

Every person will want their needs met when in a solid and happy marriage, but your spouse will only be thinking about themselves and will not care if their actions will hurt you. If they put their needs over yours repeatedly, they will not want to work on the marriage with you. If your spouse constantly does this, then it might be time for a divorce.

Luis E. Barreto & Associates, P.A.

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