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10 Ways to Lose Your Spouse

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10 Ways to Sabotage Your Marriage

Here are things you can do in your marriage that will result in pushing your spouse away.

There's also information on how to avoid doing these things!

    1. Don't trust your spouse.
    Trust Issues in Your Marriage

    2. Go for the status quo or a so-so marriage.
    Expectations

    3. Be disagreeable.
    Negativity in Your Marriage

    4. Refuse your spouse any autonomy.
    Personal Space and Autonomy

    5. Take your spouse for granted.
    Giving Compliments

    6. Don't worry about your personal hygiene.
    More Nasty Habits

    7. Be a messy slob.
    Working on Chores Together

    8. Be cheap.
    Handling Finances Together

    9. Talk down to your spouse.
    Put Downs and Teasing

    10. Be offensive.
    Keeping Humor Healthy
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