The decision of whether to get a divorce is never an easy one to make, and there are a lot of things to consider before broaching the topic with your spouse.
In this excellent blog posting, Sarah Regan offers signs it might be time to get a divorce, plus how to move forward, according to relationship experts.:
There have been instances of abuse.
You want different things.
The marriage causes you significant distress.
The marriage has not improved despite your efforts.
There's a lack of intimacy.
You're unable to communicate effectively.
There's a lack of respect.
There's no spiritual or emotional connection.
One person is bearing all the physical and emotional labor.
There's an imbalance in finances (that wasn't agreed upon).
You don't feel like yourself in the partnership.
You can't imagine being with your spouse for the rest of your life.
You've finally moved out of denial.