You no longer feel emotionally connected to your spouse
Repeated efforts to repair the relationship have failed
Communication is consistently hostile, cold, or absent
Trust has been broken and cannot be rebuilt
You feel relieved, not devastated, at the thought of leaving
You stay only out of fear, guilt, or obligation
There is ongoing disrespect, contempt, or cruelty
One or both partners have stopped trying
Your core values, goals, or life visions no longer align
The relationship feels more harmful than supportive
You have already grieved the relationship internally
You cannot imagine a healthy future together
There is no mutual willingness to change
You feel emotionally or physically unsafe
Counseling or honest conversations have not led to real progress