It probably seems like everyone has "stop divorce" advice for you. Unfortunately, many well-intended people are probably telling you the wrong thing. Don't fall victim to these often-repeated myths about how to save a marriage.

Myth: You Need Better Communication Skills To Stop Divorce

We hear that one all of the time, don't we? If you learn to communicate effectively, you'll be able to save your marriage. Guess what? You probably communicate well enough already. This kind of advice sounds good, but doesn't mean much. In fact, improved communication skills, under certain circumstances, can actually make saving your marriage tougher!

Myth: Things Will Work Themselves Out

This is another example of the kind of hollow advice people too often hear when their marriages are on the brink of divorce. Time does not necessarily heal all things, and sitting on your hands while in a troubled marriage isn't going to fix anything. You simply cannot maintain the status quo, just hoping that your problems will magically solve themselves. It doesn't work that way!

Myth: It Takes Two To Tango

People claim they know how to stop divorce. Advice is everywhere you turn. One of the most frequently offered pearls of wisdom is this crazy idea that both spouses need to be fully committed to saving the marriage for anything to happen. That's right, I said that perspective is crazy. It just isn't true. One spouse who's willing to take action can influence the relationship significantly, saving it from being destroyed in a divorce court.

If you want to save your marriage, you need to develop a mental filter that separates good "stop divorce" advice from nonsense. Accidentally believing common myths can crush your chances of fixing the marriage.