5 Reasons Why Couples Drift Apart

3. Trying to fix each other instead of trying to understand each other. 

If your spouse has a different opinion or perspective than you, it doesn’t mean he/she is wrong. It doesn’t always mean that you need to have the exact same ideas. Marriage is about unity; NOT uniformity. Being unified in your commitment to each other won’t always mean that you share the exact same perspective on everything. Your differences make you stronger when you learn from each other and try to see the world from each other’s unique perspectives. Don’t try to correct your spouse or convince your spouse that your way is better. Instead, strive to learn from him/her and give him/her the respect he/she needs and deserves.

#4 will create a negative atmosphere in your marriage faster than anything else...