7 habits that could be wrecking your marriage

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:48 am by Dave Willis

7 habits that could be wrecking your marriage 2017-11-08T10:48:53-05:00 Dave Willis

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Like most guys, I have my share of disgusting habits. My sweet wife, Ashley, didn’t discover most of them until after we were married, and she’s been patiently working to convert me from my “caveman” ways ever since.

I still rip off my toenails instead of using clippers and I often scratch my feet in public because I forget to use my athlete’s foot ointment, but overall, I feel like I’m making good progress!

Those kind of unpleasant habits may be gross, but they’re probably not going to wreck your marriage. I have found, however, that there are some consistent habits that can undermine the bond between husband and wife and ultimately lead to divorce. This is not a comprehensive list, but below are some of the most common and most destructive bad habits in modern marriages.

Break these “bad habits” and you’ll see instant improvement in your marriage:

(In no particular order)

1. Failing to give focused attention to each other.

We’ve all got a lot on our minds, but we’ve got to be intentional about giving our spouses our best (not what’s leftover after we’ve given our best to everyone else). When you’re together, be focused on each other. Really listen to each other (don’t just tune out and pretend like your’e listening). Be willing to turn off the phones and electronics and have interruption-free conversations.

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