"This is when the relationship between two people who are married makes one, or both feel mostly sad and depressed."

You will not be able to communicate effectively in an unhappy marriage. That’s why lack of open communication is one of the major signs of an unhappy marriage.

Just like communication is the very life of a healthy relationship, the lack of it means that the relationship is unhealthy and… about to die.

You don’t talk to each other face to face even if you are around each other.

You prefer to use signs and texts instead of verbal communication.

This means you don’t really have anything to say to your partner anymore.

When something comes up in life, whether that’s an accomplishment, event or an incident and your partner isn’t the first person you’re sharing it with, there is something wrong with the relationship.

How to save your marriage if it is rife with marriage communication problems?

If she tries to address worries or concerns with the relationship, listen to her and don’t get defensive — otherwise she may not communicate in the future.

Burying your head in the sand is not the way to deal with things.

As long as you are aware and addressing issues as they arise, you should be able to keep your marriage on track.

Always communicate in a positive, open way and be willing to compromise.

Communication is a two-way street and you both have to be open to it and encourage it, not avoid it.

Married partners are in it for good, and foreseeing a future together, especially a future with loads of happiness and hope, is essential.

If you don’t visualize a future together, there are chances that there is no love in your marriage.

Also, if you often visualize a happy future without your wife, that’s one of the surefire signs of an unhappy marriage and that things aren’t right in the marriage.

You try to convince yourself that you don’t care anymore so that the eventual separation feels less painful. 

If you’ve given up on arguing with your wife, but feel distanced more than ever, it’s a sign that you are in a loveless and unhappy marriage.

Fights lead to greater love intensity if the couple processes the fight and repairs the relationship.

But silence like this can be one of the signs of an unhappy marriage filled with resentment.

Over time, there are little annoyances that could lead to arguments in your relationship but if resolved, strengthen the relationship.

But if you don’t seem to influence your partner regarding the lifestyle she chooses to live, then it’s one of the most evident signs you of an unhappy marriage.

Losing a sense of connection with your spouse is one of the top signs of an unhappy marriage.

If you find that you’re never actively engaging together, you’re both together, but you are alone doing your own thing, that’s an indication that you are not connected to each other anymore.

The moment you are together but not really together, it’s a clear indicator of an unhappy marriage.

The way you and your wife interact and spend time together is a good indicator of how things will go in the long haul. But as long as you’re being present, making time for each other, having fun, and communicating, then you should be on the right track.

When you feel uncomfortable, uncertain, or anxious about where the marriage is heading, it is a clear sign of an unhappy marriage. 

When you feel you don’t know where you stand or belong to, in a marriage. You doubt your stance in the marriage. 

Insecurities and fears, whether unfounded or real are signs of an unhappy marriage.

You don’t live as a couple anymore. You live separate lives, and you’re both satisfied with that kind of existence.

If you feel stuck in an unhappy marriage but can’t leave, you choose to do things on your own without consulting your wife. You don’t ask your partner about her opinion about decisions anymore.

As one of the signs of an unhappy marriage, both of you don’t understand each other and are not willing to offer a shoulder to each other.

When married, your wife takes over the role of being your friend and advisor to crucial decisions. If she isn’t, it is obvious that there is no happiness in the marriage any more and you are both suffering in an unhappy relationship.

One warning sign of an unhappy marriage is that you don’t have sex with your wife anymore.

If both of you are sexually active and you are having sex less than 10 times a year, it is a sign of a loveless unhappy marriage.

When you don’t show how much you love your wife physically like kissing, hugging, cuddling, it is a huge sign of an unhappy relationship.

Lack of intimacy and physical demonstration of affection are tell-tale signs of an unhappy marriage and one of the signs you‘ll get divorced.

If you’re in an unhappy marriage, you’d find yourself constantly blaming the sorry state of your marriage on your wife.

It’s easy to point a finger, but have you ever wondered if you could perhaps, have a part to play in this blame game too?

In a happy marriage, arguments do happen.

But arguments are not used as a tool to inflict pain, they’re used as tools of communication to help better the marriage.

It doesn’t rear its head often, but when it does, it changes everything.

Do you think you’re better than your wife?

In a marriage, the two people involved are a team.

Even if you don’t realize it, both of you almost always play an equal part in holding it together. But if you ever assume you’re too good for your spouse, you may feel a tingle of minor annoyance to begin with.

And eventually, you’d lose respect for your partner and someday, stray into the arms of a person you respect and consider an equal.

If you ever feel like you’re doing more of the work in a relationship, talk about it with your wife.

The few minutes of silent treatment or anger which will eventually fade is way better than years of disrespect and ego clashes.

If you’re in a marriage where you do find faults with your wife, and yet, choose not to talk about it with her because it’s just not worth the effort, that’s just not good.

Over time, these little annoyances could lead to huge frustrations in your marriage.

When you lose hope of helping your partner see her flaws, you’re in the no-complaints relationship and it’s a sure sign of an unhappy relationship.

The expectation is the mother of disappointment.

Too often, when we get in long-term relationships, we begin to expect things from our partner.

This is the worst thing you can do. If you want to be happy, get rid of the expectations.

It doesn’t matter how often your partner does something. You should be pleased and excited whenever they do it.

The truth is, no one owes each other anything (even in relationships), and if you’ve found someone who does certain things because they care and they love you, you are very, very lucky.

By ditching the expectations, you’ll not only make them feel more valued, but you’ll also change your own view to naturally look at the positive aspects of your love.

In today’s society, it’s common to badmouth your partner to friends, even in jest.

If your relationship is so awful that you need to talk about it badly with friends and family, maybe you shouldn’t be in it.

To be happy in your relationship, you have to treat it like something unique and rare and precious.

You have to treat it like something that you really value.

Nothing good ever came from keeping yourself wrapped up and closed off in a relationship.

The happiest couples are the ones who share themselves with each other, openly and honestly, and continue to be vulnerable over time.

It’s important to cultivate a spirit of generosity toward your spouse. In fact, it’s the best marriage insurance you can invest in.

Being generous has little to do with money; focusing extra time and effort on your wife will make a world of difference in your marriage.

Little things count BIG. Offer your wife little comforts, tokens of affection, extra help, or special attention.

When happiness in a marriage fades over time, the blame rarely rests on one spouse.

And when you find yourself in this situation, it’s incredibly easy to point the finger at your wife, mentally listing, re-listing, and memorizing the faults and behaviors that you believe are to blame.

Any time you’re facing an ongoing or long-term unhappiness issue in your relationship, it’s your responsibility to question what role you may have in your situation.

Instead of assuming the victim role and assigning the role of the oppressor to your spouse, focus on becoming a healthier, happier person.

Work on yourself and make the necessary changes to get yourself into a better place.

Ask yourself what changes you can make to your own behavior, or your treatment of your spouse, to help lift some of the burdens from your marriage.

Making positive changes on your own will have an impact on your spouse. It will affect how you view yourself, how your wife views you, and ultimately, it will benefit your relationship.

When you’re going through a difficult time in your marriage, it’s easy to allow yourselves to be completely drowned in negativity until you are unable to see the positive aspects of your wife and your life together.

During times like these, it’s important to be deliberate about being positive and cultivating a sense of gratitude for your blessings.

Not only should you take responsibility for your part in the bad situations you face; you must also take responsibility for the good times that is, what good you can create in, and extract from, your life.

Create a daily habit of having several positive interactions with your wife.

Thank her for what she does for you; pay her compliments; take the time to point out or share something that makes you feel good (or that you know she’ll appreciate).

Gratitude will protect you from losing yourself to negativity during times of marital unhappiness.

No matter what, always believe that good wins, every time.

If you stay focused on the good around you, you and your wife have much greater chances of overcoming unhappy seasons.