Marriage isn’t usually destroyed by a single, explosive event like a movie script. Instead, it’s often “death by a thousand cuts”—little habits that feel harmless on a Tuesday but become toxic by year five. We get busy, stressed, or just plain tired, and suddenly, we’re doing things that chip away at the foundation of our partnership. These patterns often feel like a defense mechanism, but they’re actually slow-acting poison. The silver lining?Awareness is the ultimate antidote. By spotting these subtle red flags early, you can pivot back toward the person you originally chose to walk through life with.
