JUST IN: Are you going through a silent divorce? Do not ignore these 5 signs

Do you fight with your partner? The fight doesn’t necessarily mean heated arguments or slamming doors. When two people come together under a roof, sharing lives, they are bound to fight (how is important, but that’s a debate for another day). If those arguments are missing, it’s time you looked closely into your marriage.

Because today, in many households, the loudest signs of trouble in a marriage aren’t disagreements, they’re the silences. Sometimes, it’s the silence that speaks volumes. Ever heard of a silent divorce? Yes, that’s a legit term. A silent divorce, though not a legal term, is a state where spouses remain married but live emotionally, mentally, and often physically detached from one another.

What makes a silent divorce devastating is that the signs often go unnoticed. Here, couples share a home, raise children, and maintain appearances. Yes, they may look like soulmates in public, and have an uneventful marriage inside. Partners may no longer share dreams, plan together, or even argue passionately. Instead, they co-exist like roommates, handling practical matters but avoiding any intimacy beyond that. But this calm comes at a cost. The connection they once had has now died down, and silent divorces are surging.

How to know if you and your partner are going through a silent divorce?

Silent divorce is deeper than you imagine. It isn’t a result of one incident, but a culmination of many. Identifying the silent and almost invisible signs can be challenging. Here are 5 signs that indicate that a silent divorce might be brewing in your home. Overcoming these red flags is crucial for the marriage to flourish.

Recognizing a silent divorce is the first step toward addressing it. It starts with having an honest conversation with your partner. Acknowledging the distance that’s growing between you and your partner is the first step. Later, you can seek the help of professionals, if required.