Every marriage hits high points (smiles/hello?s/I love you?s ? everything great), and low points (arguing, bickering, not speaking, separate beds).
The biggest problem is lack of communication. You expect things one way, he expects those same things another way. You both cannot have it your own way and both be happy. You need to come to a compromise ? a middle agreement. You give a little and take a little. He does the same. You don?t get everything your way ? only 1/2 of it.
You need to communicate and get everything out in the open, even though it will hurt you both, once you start venting your hidden frustrations. Once the problems and issues are on the surface, it is now a level playing field. Come to an agreement to first address all of the issues and write them down in a list. Next, discuss each one individually and come to a mutual compromise (you must both be happy with the agreed compromise). ALSO!!!! You have to set guidelines for the discussion ? no yelling, screaming, silent treatment, walking out, name calling, be-tittling, childish stuff, etc.) Your adults, so act like adults.
How to do it ? 3 ways:
1> Do it yourselves (recommended). Go out and have a relaxing meal with the understanding that no problems are to be discussed during dinner. Enjoy the meal. Go home (kids away for the night ? this will take a while) and start making compromises.
2> Get a mediator. Find someone (friend/relative) you both like and trust and who will be honest and impartial. They need to be trusted to hear your personal issues, as they will know everything. This person will not reveal your issues to anyone (not either of you two unless both are present). It like a marriage councilor without the high price tag.
3> Seek a professional marriage councilor. You can tell them anything and everything and they will be the impartial mediator, for a hefty price.
Marriage is a life-long job. You actually have to work at it full time. You have to give and take and communicate. If you are both unwilling to do all three together, your doomed. Without knowing the specifics, it?s hard to give solid advice.
Before you call it quits, try all three before you sign the divorce papers. If it?s that bad, how much more could you possibly stand to lose by trying?
Best of luck