Do You Have a Troubled Marriage?

Overcoming distance and tension in marriage can be difficult. However, avoiding or ignoring these problems will not bring you closer to your spouse. It will not provide the love and nurturing each of you needs.

Dealing with marital problems is often painful but will help revive your marriage.

Does the following describe your marriage?

• Common courtesies are neglected
• Long silences
• Common concerns are no longer shared
• No expressions of affection
• Avoidance of physical intimacy
• One spouse begins using chemicals
• Frequent arguing
• No long term goals for the relationship have been established

If two or more of these statements sounds like your marriage, consider talking with a counselor at one of Lutheran Family Services' office locations.