Persistent lack of trust
Ongoing contempt, disrespect, or cruelty
Repeated unresolved conflict
No emotional connection or intimacy
Communication has completely broken down
One or both partners have emotionally checked out
Constant resentment or bitterness
Repeated betrayal with no real repair
Abuse of any kind
No willingness from either partner to work on the relationship
Living like roommates with no desire to reconnect
Separation feels more peaceful than staying together
Shared goals and values no longer align
Efforts to fix the marriage have failed over time
Staying together is causing ongoing harm to mental or physical health