1. Y O U A N D Y O UR S P O US E A R E N O T A L O N E !
7 COMMON MARRIAGE
PROBLEMS
2. 1. COMMUNICATION
• While it’s obvious that not talking at all to each
other is a big problem, it’s sometimes not as obvious
that talking to each other in the wrong way is a big
problem, too. Criticizing, complaining, and verbally
attacking are surefire ways to hurt your marriage.
3. 2. MIXED UP PRIORITIES
• Once kids are in the picture, it can be easy for the
wife to make the kids her first priority. On the other
hand, sometimes the working spouse will put his or
her job before the other spouse. Putting anyone or
anything above your spouse will cause problems.
4. 3. EMOTIONAL INFIDELITY
• Sometimes the most painful affairs are the ones that
happen mentally and emotionally, not physically.
When a spouse has started sharing intimate
emotions and personal feelings with another
person, there’s going to be lots of marital damage.
5. 4. MONEY
• Finances are a huge source of stress and tension in
a marriage. One spouse may only want to spend
money while the other spouse may only want to
save money. Figuring out how to work as a financial
team can be quite the challenge.
6. 5. IN-LAWS
• Fighting over whose family to go to dinner to or
whether one family gets more time over the other is
very common in marriage. Maybe one spouse is still
too attached to a mom or dad. Learning how to
compromise and let go will help ease this stress.
7. 6. INTIMACY
• As time goes on and kids and busy schedules enter
the picture, a lack of interest or opportunity for sex
becomes common. When couples stop being
physically intimate, their marriages suffer, and
spouses often turn to other sources for sexual relief.
8. 7. HOUSEWORK
• In most marriages, the wife often feels like the
husband doesn’t pitch in enough with the
housework, whether that’s doing the dishes,
vacuuming, or cleaning the bathroom. She will then
resent him, which leads to bigger problems.
9. DON’T GIVE UP HOPE
• If you and your spouse are experiencing any or
even all of these problems, don’t give up hope.
Since lots of couples go through the same problems
and are still married today, you can find a way to
make your marriage work.
10. BOOK A LIFE MARRIAGE RETREAT
• If you’re wondering how you and your spouse are
going to get through your marital problems, you’ll
find the answer at a four-day LIFE marriage retreat.
• At a LIFE marriage retreat, you will learn things you
can do to strengthen your marriage every day.
• The one-on-one sessions with the counselors, and
the experiential activities that teach you about
relationship laws will fill you with hope.
• Book a LIFE marriage retreat today by calling 877-
376-7127 or by visiting lifemarriageretreats.com.
• You can also visit our online blog for tips on making
your marriage stronger.
