Sadly, divorce is the readily packaged, and widely accepted solution to a bad marriage. When things in your relationship have got steadily worse, it often seems there’s no other solution. Of course, if something catastrophic has occurred, divorce may well be the answer. But what about a series of bumps in the road, is it possible to avoid divorce?

Being honest with yourself is the first step to successfully avoiding divorce. Do you genuinely want to save you marriage? This question can seem heartless, but it should be the very first thing you ask yourself. Do you want it? We’ll assume you think so.