Recognize the signs

The risk of divorce can be predicted

Can couples determine in advance whether they will divorce later? According to US psychologist Gottman, this can be seen in the first three minutes of an argument.(Bild: Andrii Yalanskyi / dpa Picture Alliance / picturedesk.com, Krone KREATIV)

Conflicts in families and marriages are inevitable, especially during the holidays. According to a US scientist, it is even possible to predict whether a couple is at risk of divorce in just a few minutes of an argument. 

In love, engaged, married. In the beginning, the couple is still euphoric and optimistic about the future. A few years later, the infatuation curve flattens out and, in the best-case scenario, turns into a steady love for the partner that shows trust and respect for the other person. 

The same old conflicts
However, for some people, the marriage starts to crumble after just a few years - everyday life quickly creeps in. Instead of dealing with your partner and constantly trying to work on the relationship, the same old conflicts lead to a certain hopelessness. The couple is soon faced with the question of how sensible it is to continue the marriage.

But if this could be recognized in advance, married couples could take precautions in certain problem areas. Areas of conflict could be specifically identified, targeted countermeasures could be taken and a lot of suffering and anger could be saved.