00:0012 clear signs a marriage isn't worth saving
00:03Constant criticism and contempt
00:06Occasional arguments are normal, but constant belittling, mocking, or insults destroy emotional safety
00:13Psychologist John Gottman identifies contempt as one of the strongest predictors of divorce, making this a serious red flag
00:21No communication left
00:23Healthy marriages rely on open communication
00:27When conversations lead to silence, avoidance, or constant fights, emotional connection erodes and partners begin drifting towards separation
00:36Repeated infidelity
00:38While a single betrayal may be repaired, repeated affairs signal ongoing disrespect and broken trust
00:45Without trust, intimacy and long-term stability become impossible
00:49Emotional or physical abuse
00:52Abuse in any form, emotional manipulation, verbal attacks, intimidation, or violence is unacceptable
01:01No relationship history justifies harm
01:04Safety and self-respect must come first
01:07Loss of respect
01:09Mutual respect is essential for a healthy partnership
01:12When partners no longer value each other's boundaries, opinions, or dignity, the marriage becomes deeply unbalanced
01:20You feel lonely together
01:22Feeling isolated while married is often more painful than being alone
01:27Emotional disconnection and a roommate-like dynamic signal a bond that may be beyond repair
01:32No effort from one or both partners
01:36Marriages require consistent effort from both people
01:39When one partner refuses to engage, compromise, or improve, long-term happiness becomes impossible
01:46Persistent dishonesty
01:48Lying, hiding finances, or keeping secrets weakens the foundation of trust
01:53Without honesty, emotional security and intimacy cannot survive
01:58Incompatible life goals
02:00When values, ambitions, or future plans clash with no room for compromise
02:05Resentment builds
02:07Irreconcilable differences can make a marriage unworkable
02:10You constantly dread being together
02:13If being around your partner causes stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion
02:19It's a serious warning sign
02:21A healthy marriage should feel supportive, not draining
02:24Therapy and effort don't help
02:27Counseling can help many couples, but repeated attempts without progress
02:31May point to deep incompatibility
02:34Effort alone cannot fix a broken dynamic
02:37You can't imagine a happy future together
02:40If you cannot picture a future filled with love, respect, and joy with your partner
02:45Staying may only prolong unhappiness
02:47For more information, visit www.fema.org
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