DIVORCE PREDICTORS: 7 behaviours you need to stop

Jokingly criticising your partner, being sarcastic or even something as ‘innocent’ as eyeball-rolling may not be as harmless as you thought. Joburg-based couples counsellor and relationship therapist Michael Kallenbach explains how to stop these behaviours from driving you and your spouse apart.

1 LACK OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

In all his years of practice, Michael’s found that many couples don’t know how to communicate effectively, which can seriously undermine their relationships. ‘It’s important to tell your spouse what you’re thinking and how you’re feeling. It’s equally crucial to do it at an appropriate time,’ says Michael. Instead of bringing an issue up during the