In many families, marital love does not end in big quarrels but quietly fades over time. According to Psychology Today, most broken marriages have early warning signs, appearing very little but lasting continuously.
One of the most common signs is the decline in communication between husband and wife. The conversations gradually revolve around work, children or daily responsibilities, while personal emotions are no longer shared. Gottman Institute (The Gottman Institute, USA) said that when husband and wife stop talking about emotions, the level of engagement in marriage will decrease significantly.
Lack of care in small details is also a worrying sign. Greetings and caring actions that were once a habit are now gradually disappearing. According to research published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, it is daily care that is the factor that helps maintain positive emotions for a long time in married life.
Another sign often misunderstood is that husband and wife no longer argue. In fact, experts from Harvard Health Publishing point out that prolonged silence in marriage often reflects a state of emotional resignation, more dangerous than conflict. When a person no longer wants to express their thoughts, the relationship begins to lose connection.
Lack of time for each other also contributes to the gradual cooling of feelings. Couples live together but interact less, no longer have private moments to connect. According to the American Psychological Association, couples who maintain the habit of spending quality time together have a significantly higher level of marital satisfaction.
Early identification of these small signs helps couples have the opportunity to adjust and heal in time. Sustainable marriage does not come from perfection, but from the fact that both are willing to care, listen and nurture every day.
