Many people might be feeling upset, or uncomfortable in their marriage, but they can't figure out why. They feel distant from their partner, or don't feel like they are on the same page anymore. Things may have been blissful in the past, but now, some couples aren't sure that they can be together any longer.

Sometimes people grow apart. It might not have anything to do with one person or the other, but instead develops from a series of issues that develop over time. Partners might stop trusting each other, one partner is pulling the weight in one area of the relationship, and the other partner is pulling a different weight. If the two people fail to see where the other person contributes, they might start to feel distant.

This could also lead to blaming the other person. When that happens, one partner might start to resent the other. It can be important for both partners to admit when they are wrong, or if both partners do something wrong, both should be willing to admit that and work to move forward.

Sometimes problems are rooted in addiction. If one partner has a dependency issue, and refuses to seek help or admit their problem, there can be a major rift in the relationship. Some issues aren't resolvable, especially if both partners are no longer interested in resolving the problem. When there is no will to resolve the problem, divorce might be an option to help both people move forward with their own lives.

Source: The Huffington Post, "Insurmountable Marital Problems That Lead To Divorce," Micki McWade, Feb. 20, 2013

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