1. “We’ve grown apart.” (or “We’ve fallen out of love.”)
On the surface, this sounds reasonable, but when you get to the root of it, it’s dumb. It’s a misrepresentation of love. Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a commitment. When we base our choices on our feelings instead of our commitments, we’re destined to never have a solid relationship. Base your marriage on your commitments and your feelings will usually catch up. Invest time into each other. That’s the only way to make a marriage work.
#2 reveals one of the most common reasons given for divorce...