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Threatening divorce red flag

You should take note when your spouse threatens divorce to influence your behavior—or when your friend mentions that their spouse is doing that. Even potentially innocent sounding comments like, "If you don't ______, maybe we should just get divorced," may be warning signs you should not ignore.

Catherine Ripley, President and CEO of Symplicity Communications, founded her award-winning company in 2007 and grew it into the thriving business it is today. She's also an active member of Inforum. Through both roles, Ripley has built countless professional relationships, some of which have deepened into lasting personal friendships.

That's what happened with a colleague Susie*.

When we're kids and young adults, making friends comes somewhat naturally. School, sports, extracurricular activities, and the neighborhoods we live in all throw us together, and it's pretty easy to meet and connect with like-minded individuals.

Therapy is already a topic that comes along with a stigma. Throw couples into the mix and it becomes even more taboo. Seeking counseling in your relationship often comes with the assumption that said relationship is doomed or failing, which of course, is untrue. Thankfully, more and more people and couples are acknowledging the benefits of seeking counseling. However, it may be tough to recognize when it's time to seek out help from the pros.

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