10 Signs Your Marriage Is Worth Saving: Here’s What to Look For

Months or years after your marriage – the “honeymoon” phase is indeed over. 

You start seeing the not-so-good qualities that your spouse has. Quite annoying, don’t you agree? 

You start getting irritated with how your spouse snores, you begin to notice how messy they are around the house – and that is just the start. 

You will soon start having issues and major ones too, don’t give up just yet, but still question, “Is my marriage worth saving?”

Don’t say or think about divorce just because you are getting fed up. Instead, think of the signs your marriage is worth saving and from there, do something about it.

Can our marriage be saved?

Okay, so once you question, “Is my marriage worth saving?” your marriage is on the rocks – we perfectly understand. 

After all, there is no such thing as a “perfect” marriage. 

You are probably more inclined to start thinking of giving up and filing for a divorce, right? It’s an easier option, and you are no longer happy but wait! 

If you are taking time to contemplate divorce, have you also taken time to think about all of the signs your marriage is worth saving? 

Can my marriage be saved? Is my marriage worth saving? The answer to these questions is, “Yes, your marriage can be saved.” 

Your marriage can be saved, and it’s not impossible. 

There have been cases of marriages that have experienced far worse than what you are experiencing, and yet, now, they are thriving. 

So, if this is the case, we all want to understand, “How do you know if your marriage is worth saving?”

Signs your marriage is worth saving

Before you focus on the things that don’t work on your marriage, start with the thoughts and signs your marriage is worth saving, but what are these signs? 

1. You’re having second thoughts

Okay, so you have decided that you want to divorce your spouse. However, why are you having thoughts in your head like, “Is my marriage worth saving?” 

You’re bothered, can’t even sleep, and you are wondering if it’s the right thing to do. This must be one of the significant signs of saving a relationship. 

Because if you are done, you will never have second thoughts – not even a single one.

2. It all started when you had kids

Heads up. 

We’re not blaming the kids, but if your constant misunderstandings started when you had your little kids, you should understand. 

When you become a parent, it’s normal to be tired all the time. It’s normal to be stressed and even normal to lose touch of intimacy with your spouse.

It’s not like you want to be tired and stressed out, but children require dedication and adjustments. This doesn’t mean that your relationship is gone or won’t work. 

It means you just need to support each other in parenting and not focus on what is lacking.

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3. You still value the sanctity of marriage

You haven’t tried flirting with another person, and you certainly still respect your spouse and your marriage. 

Despite all the misunderstandings and being irritated with your spouse, you also feel that you are being respected by your spouse as well, then, maybe it’s time to think. 

It’s possibly just stress, pressure, and trials that make you feel that you want to be out of the marriage?

4. You still want to work on your marriage

Is the relationship worth saving?

Before concluding that divorce is the answer to your question, “Is my marriage worth saving?” Have you tried talking to each other? 

Have you tried talking about how you can save your marriage? If both of you are willing to work for it, then that’s it. 

Don’t file for a divorce because it is one of the most significant signs your marriage is worth saving. Remember, a marriage worth fighting for is a marriage worth working hard for.

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5. You can’t picture your life without your spouse

Think about Christmas, think about your birthday, oh, and even Thanksgiving. 

Can you honestly picture yourself without your spouse? If you can’t, then it’s time to give your marriage another try. 

In marriage, couples grow dependent on each other with the time that is not wrong as marriage is a union, and two lives are bound to get tied up. Counting on your partner is a good thing, and that is also the beauty of the marriage.

6. Your problems aren’t really about your relationship

Ask yourself this, what are the things that led you to think, “Is my marriage worth saving?” and conclude that it is the best idea to file for divorce? Did you or your spouse cheat? Was there ever violence or abuse?

If your problem consists of being irritated with each other, stress, finances, not meeting your goals, something like that, then these can all be worked out. 

These are just trials and many couples, or should we say, most couples are already experiencing these problems.

7. You still love the person

Should I try to save my marriage?

Love matters, and it’s one of the most vital signs your marriage is worth fighting for. 

You have to understand that your marriage will not save itself, and considering divorce is unfair to both of you and especially to your children. So, what is the next step?

8. The respect and compassion in marriage is still alive

If you often ask, “Is my marriage worth saving?” one of the most important signs that you should work on it is when you feel your partner respects you, and you respect your partner as well.  Even if you both have discussed a separation, it is essential to see through the signs whether or not you both want it in your heart.

Marriages usually tend to break apart when the partners lose respect for each other, no matter the reason for divorce or separation. So, look for the sign if you both are still deciding about it.

The video below discusses how to get respect in a relationship. Further, how do you get respect in a relationship after your partner has disrespected you?

9. You both don’t mind spending time with each other

If you both still spend time with each other or communicate often, or even if it’s a case where you both don’t mind spending time together, then the answer to your question, “Is my marriage worth saving?” is Yes. 

Couples who enjoy spending time together have a strong relationship. On the other hand, if you both are contemplating separation but still happen to spend time together and don’t mind it, it means that somewhere in your heart and your partner’s, the spark is still alive.

10. You have felt the spark with your partner

No matter you both have grown apart now, making you question, “Is my marriage worth saving?” but if you both have felt the spark at one point in your relationship, this is a great and clear sign that you can again reignite the heat in the relationship with some effort.

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When do I start saving my marriage?

Now that you feel the need and the urge to work on your marriage, then one of the questions you want to ask is how to save a failing marriage, right? When is a relationship worth saving? 

The options are many. If you don’t want to save it, the excuses are plenty. 

Start by recognizing not only your partner’s faults but also your own. 

From there, you will see that each of you has faults and what matters is the willingness to work together for a better marriage. You need to want to be better not just for your spouse but also for yourself as well.

Knowing the signs your marriage is worth saving is important. 

Without it, one can immediately be consumed with hate and the wrong idea that divorce is always the answer – it’s not.

Now, for yourself, your spouse, and your family – do your best. 

Work together, and you can be assured that it can help your marriage. It’s never too late to realize that you made a mistake and that life is better if you have someone with you. Together with the signs that your marriage is worth saving is the hope that everything will be better and happier.