If you find that your marriage is on the rocks and you don't know how to approach saving it, then you will want to read some of these tips in order to gain a better understanding of how the dynamics of a healthy relationship work and what you can do to save yours from ending in divorce. Too many couples turn to divorce as a way to resolve their issues, but nothing really gets resolved and ultimately it causes a lot of unnecessary pain for both people involved.

While there may be many issues that you need to work on with your spouse, first we're going to discuss what you must do before you sit down to get those issues worked out. If you think you are a good listener and communicator, you might want to check again to be sure. Most people aren't as good at talking and listening to another person as they think they are.

By this I mean that when most people listen to another person in a conversation they are just waiting for their chance to speak and say whatever is on their mind. Doing this takes away from your ability to listen effectively, so when it's your turn to speak you don't have a full understanding of what the other person actually said, so start listening, not just hearing.

As far as speaking goes, you need to be a good communicator when working out your issues with your spouse. This means being able to clearly communicate and bring across what you are thinking and feeling, not leaving any room for interpretation. Often times when people do this, the other person assumes incorrectly and that is how trouble starts. If you have any questions or concerns about something your partner says when discussing a problem or issue with you, do not hesitate to ask them to explain further. You might just be surprised at how effective this can be when trying to save your marriage.