Marriages fail every day, and for many different reasons. One statistic commonly thrown around is that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. But you don't want to be one of those statistics. But there is a funny thing about asking the question "How can I get my wife back?" It is just as important to know what to avoid as it is to know what to do. Here are some of the common mistakes men make in trying to get their wife back.

One common mistake is to try to fix a marriage for the wrong reasons. How do you know if your reasons are good one, or the wrong reasons? If your reason for wanting to get your wife back is based on fear, it is the wrong reason.

But what fears might drive a man from the brink of divorce to "I want to get my wife back"? Fear of the unknown, that uncertainty of what lies ahead which can keep the best of us stuck where we are, is a big one. The fear of being alone, especially after several years of marriage, is another.

For men, it seems, the fear of being a failure, or of being perceived as a failure, is another big driver. And of course there is the old standby of staying together for the kids, which is often for men the fear that they will lose their relationship with their children if their marriage dissolves.

Another common mistake is acting out of a sense of desperation. You may feel desperate to make it work, to "get my wife back," but this desperation will do nothing but drive your wife further away. Desperation is not attractive, and it can lead to many awkward situations, and it will not help you in your quest.

One other mistake which is common among men is that they do not connect to something from the past that you both loved and connected over. Find something you both loved to do together, or shared with each other, that you both enjoyed and made you feel connected.

It could be anything from going grocery shopping together to a particular movie you would watch regularly. Whatever it is, the most important things are that you both enjoyed it, and you both connected to the other because of it. Finding this connection will give you a starting point, someplace you can build from.

Knowing what steps to take to get your wife back is important. It is just as important, and maybe more important, to know what not to do. If you can say "I want to get my wife back," and really, truly mean it, they keep in mind these common mistakes so you don't throw your chances away.