9 Things You Think Are Signs Of A Doomed Marriage, But Aren’t

According to the aforementioned HuffPost article, one obvious sign of a good marriage is that you are each other's best friend. But what if you are not? The truth is that being your spouse's BFF is not always the case and that's OK too, according to Psychology Today. As long as you still enjoy doing things together and enjoy being in each other's company, it's fine if you have a bestie to hang out with outside of your marriage.

According to Redbook, a sign of an unhappy marriage is that you spend a lot of time together but not actually being together — such as one of you being on the computer while the other one is watching TV in the same room. This kind of behavior, where you're not actively engaging with your partner, can be damaging to your relationship. Simply spending way too much time watching Netflix together, however, isn't a sign of a doomed marriage. Rather's it's a sign that you have a similar interest in entertainment.

You might be trying too hard to make a bad marriage work if you are compromising who you are, according to YourTango. Marriage isn't all sunshine and kittens every day, but it's normal to make compromises when you and your partner go head-to-toe in an argument. What isn't normal is if you are the only one making compromises or, even worse, compromising on essential parts of yourself. Taking turns compromising on things like who does the chores this week or where to eat dinner tonight, however, is fine.

If you fantasize about leaving your spouse, then you might be in a toxic marriage, according to the previously mentioned HuffPost article. If your "fight or flight" reaction is constantly being activated, then that's a problem. But all couples fight. Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong answer as to how much arguing is normal within your relationship, according to licensed clinical psychologist Joseph Cilona, Psy.D., who spoke with Glamour. In fact, it's actually good to fight a little because it means that you care about the relationship. It's when the fighting stops that a marriage can be doomed.

Couples fight about their finances a lot and it could be a sign that your marriage is doomed, according to Good Housekeeping. You don't really have time for good, old-fashioned romance if you are constantly worrying about your next paycheck or finding a better job. That being said, simply having money troubles doesn't mean that your marriage is headed downhill, since there are ways for couples to tackle financial issues as a team, according to Bankrate. Instead of letting money come between you, work on understanding each other's ideas about finances, respect your partner's history and habits, and develop a strategy together.

According to the aforementioned HuffPost article, finding your partner attractive is a sign of a good marriage If there is still a spark between you and you still make time for sexual intimacy, then your marriage is fine. According to Men's Health, however, new research from Indiana University reveals that 70 percent of women in relationships have had crushes on people who are not their partner. It's actually natural for you to occasionally check out others and even have a crush, so don't fear for what this may be saying about your relationship.

According to the aforementioned Redbook article, being preoccupied with other people and their needs might be a sign that you are unhappy in your marriage. The reality is that women often naturally take on the role of caretakers and end up losing parts of their own identity in the process. But if you are still well aware of your own sense of needs and not getting distracted by putting other people's needs ahead of your own constantly, then your relationship may be fine. It is not a bad thing if you put your partner ahead of yourself — sometimes. Remember, it is all about healthy compromises throughout your relationship as you both allow each other room to grow and evolve.

Has spending time together become a complete a chore to the point that you actually prefer to be alone? If that's the case, then your marriage might indeed be in trouble, according to the previously mentioned YourTango article. But simply enjoying the time you get alone isn't a sign that you are headed for a divorce. Many great couples take the time to pursue their individual hobbies and interests, and it doesn't mean that they are heading for a rough patch. For instance, if one of you is an introvert, he or she may want to spend a quiet afternoon reading a book or playing video games while you go out to brunch with friends or take yourself to a movie that your partner won't enjoy. Enjoying the time you spend apart helps you come together and enjoy time together, too.

It might seem like your relationship failing if you step foot inside of a therapist's office, but the opposite is actually true, according to the aforementioned Good Housekeeping article.

"Therapy is not failure," relationship specialist Rachel A. Sussman, LCSW, said to Good Housekeeping. "Think of a therapist as a health care professional who is going to help you come up with ideas on how to make your marriage better — in a way you never thought of."

Therefore, seeking help in your marriage is actually a good thing and can help you and your partner come back together, instead of splitting up.