Stress, poor communication, crying and demanding children, ill-health, bereavement, money worries, job loss. These are all part of life that can quietly erode our relationship, leading to signs of breakdown: withdrawal from each other, clandestine affairs or flirtatious text messaging.

Addressed early enough these problems are not insurmountable and can lead, when resolved, to a deeper and more committed relationship.

Abandoned and neglected relationships are the ones that irretrievably breakdown, sometimes with negative impact on both partners and their families.