RELATIONSHIP DESTROYERS THAT CAN DESTROY A MARRIAGE

 

28 Marriage Problems That Couples Must Address Before It’s Too Late

Marriage requires love, commitment, understanding, patience, and continuous effort from both spouses. The following are common issues that can weaken and destroy a marriage relationship if they are not addressed:

1.  Laziness kills marriage.

2.  Suspicion kills marriage.

3.  Lack of trust kills marriage.

4.  Lack of mutual respect kills marriage.

5.  Unforgiveness, bitterness, hatred, malice, and anger kill marriage.

6.  Unnecessary arguments kill marriage.

7.  Keeping secrets from your spouse kills marriage.

8.  Every form of infidelity kills marriage — financial, emotional, psychological, physical, material, and other forms of unfaithfulness.

9.  Poor communication kills marriage.

10.  Lies easily kill marriage. Be sincere and honest with your spouse in every aspect.

11.  Relating more with your parents or family members than your spouse kills marriage.

12.  Lack of, inadequate, or unenjoyable intimacy kills marriage.

13.  Nagging kills marriage.

14.  Too much talking and careless speech kill marriage.

15.  Spending little or insufficient time with your spouse kills marriage.

16.  Being too independent-minded kills marriage.

17.  Love for parties, money, impulse buying, excessive spending, and financial indiscipline kill marriage.

18.  Exposing the weaknesses and inadequacies of your spouse to your parents or siblings kills marriage.

19.  Not being steadfast in the spirit and failing to pray together can harm not only your marriage but your spiritual life.

20.  Rejecting correction and refusing constructive advice kills marriage.

21.  Always wearing a sad face, being moody, and creating a negative atmosphere kills marriage.

22.  Extreme or divisive ideologies that undermine partnership in marriage can damage the relationship.

23.  Male chauvinism and unhealthy dominance can damage marriage.

24.  Uncontrolled anger, a hot temperament, and frequent outbursts kill marriage.

25.  Not understanding your role, position, and responsibilities in marriage as established by God can harm the relationship.

26.  Ignoring the spiritual, emotional, financial, and physical needs of your spouse kills marriage.

27.  When a wife feels her position or security is threatened, unhealthy reactions can negatively affect the marriage.

28.  Lack of knowledge of and obedience to the Word of God can weaken and destroy marriage.