Are You “Falling Out of Love” … or is it Burnout?

Step #2: Stress Reduction

Some marital stress is inevitable; every relationship has its share of challenges that come from sharing life with another imperfect person. However, unaddressed stress over the long term is not just annoying—it is what eventually leads to marital burnout. So make sure your marriage isn’t starved of time and attention. And  evaluate the pressures on your marriage and find ways to lighten the load where possible.

For example, if you’re constantly disagreeing and stressed due to that ever-present in-law situation, but never get the space to sit down over coffee and hear each other’s hearts, it may be tempting to just “put up with” the stress. It is one thing to not major on the minors and choose to let things go. But if a situation is unresolved and causing constant stress it’s not minor: be proactive in seeking help to address it.