This information on how to save your marriage is geared towards those couples who are beginning to notice problems creeping into their relationships; giving them the uneasy feeling that things are falling apart.
Take solace in the fact that help is at hand - there are certain strategies you can implement, starting today, to stem the tide and get your marriage back on track; and functioning properly again.
I would acknowledge from the start that each and every marriage is unique and special and more so to those who are directly involved in it.
However, there are certain commonalities that permeate all successful and happy marriages.
Using these as a benchmark, examine carefully and make corrections that will help save your marriage.
Openness and Honesty - You need to be willing to discuss whatever is bothering you with your spouse.
Be open and honest about how the problems make you feel and how you think they can effectively be resolved.
Being honest and open is one of the key foundations to saving your marriage.
And while you are at it, being open about how important your spouse and your relationship are to you will go a long way to resolving issues.
Communication - Communication is another point you have to consider if you want to save your marriage.
While being open and honest is important, you want to communicate in a way that will produce the desired results.
Bear in mind, communication is a two way street, you both need to be able to have your say and express your view point with the aim of working at your problems and coming up with a solution.
Forgiving Each Other - Lots of the time, the current "problem" is the last straw to break the camel's back.
Other issues will have arisen before this stage.
Learning to forgive each other of past issues and not making them count to the current one will go a long way towards keeping things in perspective.
In other words, don't let past issues cloud your judgement when addressing present issues.
Healthy respect for each other - If there is any trait that will go a long way in laying the right foundation in dealing with and addressing issues, it is having a healthy respect for each other.
It is taking seriously what causes concern for your spouse.
It is realises that by looking out for your partner's happiness you take care of your own at the same time.
It means not belittling them in public or private but appreciating their good points while addressing the negative points with a touch of sensitivity.
Making Time For Each Other - The pressures of daily living can sometimes mean that couples slowly but surely drift apart from each other without even realising it.
In order to save your marriage it is necessary to spend time alone with each other enjoying each other's company, cherishing your time alone; apart from the kids, apart from friends and family and away from distractions.
This is almost a sure-fire way of re-ignite the flames of love that caused you to be initially attracted to each other.
An occasional walk in the park, a short weekend break or just a few precious minutes at the start or end of the day are great ways will work wonders in saving your marriage.
In considering these points above you will probably realise that you had most of these were in place when your relationship first took off and formed the basis of the relationship.
Learn to rediscover these gems and use the information above to save your marriage today.