

{"id":3737,"date":"2015-12-16T05:20:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T05:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=3737"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:11:29","slug":"three-steps-to-repair-your-marriage-without-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/three-steps-to-repair-your-marriage-without-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Repair Your Marriage Without Therapy in Three Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-111424\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1924939856.jpg\" alt=\"Happy loving couple \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times writer, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foryourmarriage.org\/the-truth-about-divorce-statistics\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tara Parker-Pope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says, &ldquo;marriage is more fragile than it really is&rdquo;. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wf-lawyers.com\/divorce-statistics-and-facts\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimate nearly 50% of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the statistical figure which points out that <strong>50% of marriages end in divorce<\/strong> eventually doesn&rsquo;t apply to couples today, according to Parker-Pope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, relationships are delicate and fragile, they require your attention and care. <strong>Marriage problems<\/strong> are just a <strong>part of your life<\/strong>, but it doesn&rsquo;t mean that these marriage issues will lead to breakup and divorce. There are ways to repair your marriage and it is never too late to start afresh if things are breaking apart.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Let&rsquo;s cite a real-life situation here &ndash;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Our marriage has changed. It&rsquo;s not a particular problem, but it just seems as if we aren&rsquo;t as happy together anymore. We are talking less, having<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/lack-of-intimacy-living-in-a-sexless-marriage\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex less<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often, and it just feels as if we are growing apart. I&rsquo;m really worried about this &ndash; what can I do to fix our marriage before it&rsquo;s too late?&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Anonymous<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><b>Solution &ndash;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great question &ndash; and the first thing you should know is that you are not the only one with this problem. This is a common issue and it is completely normal for a married couple to experience points of declining sex and communication.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <strong>you can repair your marriage<\/strong> and fix the relationship between the two of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most newlyweds experience a time of bliss during which the brain feels everything is new and sexy. But, over time, this fades and stability and routine can begin to set in. While this next stage of the relationship can be comforting and secure, it can also start to feel dull.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As most relationships progress, other factors such as careers and children can create fewer moments for good conversation and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intimacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to marriage difficulties and other issues. You have to start repairing a marriage and <strong>work towards rekindling<\/strong> the <strong>lost flame of passion<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, the fact that you are already aware of these issues is a great first step in rectifying the situation. You would like something to change. And, to answer your question, &lsquo;can my marriage be saved?&rsquo; yes, it can be saved. Both of you have to start working towards repairing a marriage.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Counseling helps<\/strong>, but therapies often fail to bring the desired result for most marriages. There are alternate ways to save a marriage without the help of a marriage counselor or therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips on how to make that change happen in the absence of professional help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to fix a marriage without counseling<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Make-your-relationship-a-priority\"><\/span>1. Make your relationship a priority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing a broken marriage is not that difficult. <strong>Be sure<\/strong> you and your spouse are <strong>both willing<\/strong> to <strong>make your relationship<\/strong> a top priority.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through in-depth conversation, discuss how you can make this happen. This is one of the best ways to repair your marriage and take back your marriage to where it used to be once.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Spend-time-together\"><\/span>2. Spend time together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a&nbsp;free time specifically made for spending time together.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weekly date night is a perfect way to accomplish this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date night requires time away from children and cell phones. <strong>Treat it as a crucial<\/strong>, regular <strong>part of your week<\/strong>. Spending quality time together is one way of making your marriage work. In fact, estranged couples can work together as a team to fix their broken marriage, if they really wish to do so.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So start planning a romantic evening tonight!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Plan-time-for-sex\"><\/span>3. Plan time for sex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the fact that planning a specific time or date for sex does not seem very romantic or exciting, but it is better than having none.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are couples who have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/lack-of-intimacy-living-in-a-sexless-marriage\/\">living in a sexless marriage<\/a>. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2009\/06\/03\/when-sex-leaves-the-marriage\/?em&amp;apage=3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor Denise A Donnelly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimated that nearly 15% of married couples did not engage in sexual activity with their partners in the last six months to one year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexless_marriage\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexless marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is defined as a marriage where there is little or no sexual activity between partners.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you get the feeling like, &lsquo;my marriage is failing?&rsquo; Are you finding ways to fix your marriage?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a high probability that a lack of intimacy or sex is one of the problems you are facing in your marriage presently. First, try to <strong>identify the root of the matter<\/strong> and then decide ways to repair your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, if sex is the problem, then start planning time for that. Add it to your calendar as something to look forward to. When the day comes, act like you did in your early years of dating when you both wanted to impress each other. Set the mood with dim lights, candles, and music.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also consider dressing up and be seductive for your spouse to add to the fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Greater communication makes way for stronger intimacy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41558 size-full\" title=\"Great communication provides a stronger intimacy\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-to-Make-Him-Chase-You.jpg\" alt=\"Great communication provides a stronger intimacy\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above three points are some of the simple ways by which you can repair your marriage without therapy or consulting a counselor. Apart from these methods,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">couples can always<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/4-tips-for-improving-communication-in-a-marriage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve their communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great communication provides a deeper connection and stronger intimacy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving marriage communication is one of the ways by which you can learn how to save a marriage or how to make a marriage work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/2013\/04\/marriage\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that couples&rsquo; communication patterns prove to be more predictive of divorce than the other factors such as their levels of commitment, personality assessment, and stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, start working towards rebuilding marriage and try to give the mentioned steps a shot. Also, work on your marriage communication if you really wish to repair your marriage. Trust me! The benefits are long term.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remember that it is <strong>never too late to change<\/strong>, and I hope you and your spouse, consider these three steps while putting your marriage back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Times writer, Tara Parker-Pope says, &ldquo;marriage is more fragile than it really is&rdquo;. Researchers estimate nearly 50% of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce.&nbsp; But the statistical figure which points out that 50% of marriages end in divorce eventually doesn&rsquo;t apply to couples today, according to Parker-Pope. Yes, relationships are delicate and fragile, they require your attention and care. Marriage problems are just a part of your life, but it doesn&rsquo;t mean that these marriage issues will lead to breakup and divorce. 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