What makes marriage problems worse?
Some things feel right in the moment and make it worse. Couples told us what did not help.
What did not help
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| Answer | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| Silent treatment | 268 | 50.7% |
| Friends or family taking sides | 214 | 40.5% |
| Involving too many people | 179 | 33.8% |
| Threatening divorce | 165 | 31.2% |
| Social media | 82 | 15.5% |
| Leaving home | 73 | 13.8% |
| Revenge | 63 | 11.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
Based on 529 responses · updated 13 November 2026 · How we count
What ended it
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| Answer | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| No change despite promises | 45 | 38.1% |
| We grew apart | 33 | 28% |
| Unfaithfulness continued | 28 | 23.7% |
| One of us found someone else | 24 | 20.3% |
| Family pressure | 19 | 16.1% |
| Money | 19 | 16.1% |
| Violence or safety concerns | 18 | 15.3% |
| Addiction | 12 | 10.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
Based on 118 responses · updated 13 November 2026 · How we count