In any case, a messy, cluttered house is more stressful for everyone and may indicate schedules that are too busy to clean. When schedules are overloaded, it may also mean you have no time for one another. Fix that problem, and you've on the way to fixing your marriage.

3) An SOS from the Garage

Does your husband spend all of his free time in the garage? Does your wife spend all of her free time out with the girls?

If you and your spouse spend no time together because you'd rather be doing something else, consider it an SOS.

There's nothing wrong with having separate hobbies. In fact, all couples need a little time apart.

However, if you find that another activity is more pleasant than spending time with your partner, you may be in trouble. Also watch for another tale-tell sign — a partner that enjoys something else more than spending time with you.

You don't have to give up your other hobby completely. Instead, find ways to incorporate your spouse into your hobby so that you can enjoy it together.

If you like to spend your days working on your car, grab your wife and go to a car show together. If you like to read, take your husband to see the latest movie based off of a book.

Most importantly, find things you love to do together. You don't have to give up your own identity to make your marriage work, but you do have to have your priorities straight.

Remember, to make a marriage work, you need two people who are willing to work towards making it better. You marriage should be the most important thing in your life.

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