Marriages in trouble usually have one of two things going on. Either something traumatic has happened in the relationship or nothing much has happened at all for a very long time. Either situation can be worked out, and both would benefit from professional help from a qualified marriage and family therapist. With trauma such as infidelity or loss of a family member, remember that people react differently to different triggers and the outcome may not always be what you’d expect. People need time to heal and often seek professional help with processing severe trauma, such as the loss of a child or pregnancy.