Are you in a silent marriage?

A silent marriage also described as a “silent divorce” refers to a relationship where a couple essentially live together, but apart. The couple have become emotionally, physically, and psychologically disengaged.

The key signs of a silent marriage include:

Emotional distance and indifference where the couple act more like roommates than romantic partners with little or no interest in the life of the other.

A lack of communication. Meaningful conversations are replaced by discussions limited to practical matters, and only when necessary.

Avoidance and apathy – An absence of arguments or disagreements, and no common goals, shared dreams, or plans for the future.

An absence of affection, physical intimacy, or efforts to nurture the relationship.

Finally, the couple will invest and engage less in the relationship, with each person deliberately spending time away from the other, and doing their own thing.