The top FIVE reasons men walk away from their marriages

Marriage counsellor Clinton Power has revealed the top reasons husbands leave their wives

BY NATALIE KEEGAN

 

MANY of us are familiar with the saying “happy wife, happy life” – but an unhappy hubby shouldn’t be underestimated.

According to marriage counsellor Clinton Power from Clinton Power + Associates, feeling under-appreciated, marital problems being buried, betrayal and growing apart are all reasons why men choose to walk away from an their partner.3

Feeling under-appreciated, marital problems being buried, betrayal and growing apart are all reasons why men choose to walk away from an their partner

Too much conflict

Clinton said that too much conflict between a couple is one of the most common reasons men walk away from failing relationships.

He told MailOnline: “When couples are caught in cycles of criticism and defensiveness, this erodes their ability to feel safe, secure, and loved.”

Avoiding problems

However, “Conflict-avoiders” were deemed just as bad for a relationship by Clinton.

These people might look happy but then file for divorce further down the line.

Clinton added: “They bury issues and avoid straight-talk with each other. Men that leave these marriages have often been silently fuming inside for many years”.

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Arguing or constantly avoiding conflict can take its toll

Loss of intimacy

When it comes to men, hubby’s can be left feeling disempowered, frustrated and depressed if a relationship loses its intimacy and connection.

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Feeling underappreciated

Both parties in a marriage need to feel that they are wanted and appreciated by each other.

Clinton said: “When men feel under-appreciated for long periods of time they can start to look outside the relationship to get these needs met.”

This can obviously lead to a collapse in relationship – and eventual ‘walking away’.

Feeling underappreciated can lead a husband to stray

Betrayal

A sexual betrayal can knock a man’s self-esteem and do irreparable damage.

As with women, husbands will be left doubting everything that was once shared during the marriage.

While cheating can be gotten over through hard work together as a couple, it’s a tough one and requires a lot of healing to erase the pain caused.

Clinton advises that couples who think their marriage is on the brink should seek the help of a professional marriage counsellor as soon as possible.

He adds: “When you invest so many years in a marriage with someone you love, it’s worth doing everything you can to help save the relationship before you get a divorce.”