It doesn't matter how miserable things are in your marriage--if you have the desire to do so you can stop a divorce. That might sound crazy, but professionals have found ways to preserve (and improve) even the most troubled marriages. Don't give up if you aren't fully convinced in your heart that you want a divorce!

Before we discuss how you can save your marriage from divorce, let's get one caveat out of the way. Some marriages probably should end in divorce. If you're in an abusive or dangerous situation, for instance, you may not want to maintain the relationship. That being said, many unnecessary and emotionally unhealthy divorces occur every day.

There are basically three keys to saving the marriage. First, you need to understand that even though a marriage can fall apart for any number of reasons, there is one core path that all salvaged relationships must follow. Sure, they go through the process in their own way, but success always travels the same trail.

Second, you should recognize that it isn't necessarily critical for both partners to commit themselves to saving the marriage. It is proven that many relationships can be saved with only one spouse initiating action. I know that may fly in the face of conventional wisdom, but experience clearly shows that one well-intended person can preserve and improve a marriage.

Finally, realize that nothing good will happen if you don't actually do something. The one trait every single saved marriage as in common is action. Without it, divorce. With it, a stronger, healthier and loving relationship. The third key to stop a divorce is, like the ad says, to "just do it". Don't wait, take action if you want to keep your marriage intact.