Communication between partners frequently assume a negative tone that often results in hostility or antagonistic verbalizations or behaviors.
Communication often ends up in arguments or verbal fights.
Marriage issues have led to violence/physical fighting.
The marriage shows one spouse becoming depressed, anxious, excessive behaviors (drugs, alcohol, eating, acting out), feeling insecure, loss of self-esteem or withdrawal.
One or both partners avoids or withdraws from the other or pursues a lifestyle that leaves out the other against their wishes.
There are sexual problems in the relationship that cannot seem to be solved. These sexual problems cause negative feelings or frustration.
Either marital partner has been unfaithful or is seriously considering having an affair (affair may be sexual or emotional or both).
The couple agrees that they have marriage problems and don't know how to change things or solve their difficulties.
A partner acts out feelings with behaviors that are mean, hateful, spiteful, or resentful.
Partners are staying together "for the sake of the children" ONLY.
