Working out marriage problems or deciding to divorce??

Marriage is hard. It takes a long of work. ALOT! Even when you are trying your hardest sometimes you come to a point where you are going to have to decide whether it is worth it to keep trying or to cut your losses. This is a hard decision for many to make not only because of the effect on their children but want to be sure they are doing the right thing. President Faust talks about a three part test for those trying to figure out if ending their marriage is justified.

Prolonged difficulties-
Is this a issue we have been working on without a resolution for a long period of time? Do I feel like this is something we can not over come? I am a making a hasty decision or has this something that we have sought council on and choosing a divorce is a though out decision.

Apparently irredeemable relationship-
Thinking honestly and sincerely, do you think the relationship unfix-able and no hope to redeem??

Destruction of human dignity-
Is the relationship deteriorated to the point it is effecting or destroying one or the another partners self esteem or self worth? Is there any abuse, mental or physically involved?

These are all things that you must consider when deciding whether to call it quits or not.
Ever wondered what the main reasons are for divorce....in a 2014 MSN article "The 8 Most Common Reasons for Divorce," found HERE it lists the top 8 problems:

1. Lack of commitment - which is weird cause that is kinda the whole concept of marriage right? They claim that 73 % of couples said the reason their marriage didn't work was because of this. 62% of exes said they wished that their spouses had worked harder to stay married. 35% of men and 21% of women said they wished they, themselves, had worked harder in the marriage.

2.Too much Arguing- When we are not putting our spouses needs are wants above our own we tend to be a little selfish I think.
56% of exes said this was the reason behind their split.

3.Infidelity- 55% listed this as the main reason for their problems. I think this would be one of the hardest things to come back from, personally.

4.Marrying too young- 46 % thought that age was a factor in their marriage problems. I would agree with this. I was married at 20. I think I was still too young and I had quite a bit of maturing to do. There were some hard growing pains because of my immaturity.

5.Unrealistic Expectations- I like this one too and identify with it also. 46 % said that these unrealistic expectations led to their divorce. It is important to know that you are both human and don't always change or if you do change it is not always for the better.

6. Lack of Equality- 44% felt like they were not treated equality and felt they carried more responsibility then the other partner and became fed up.

7.Lack of Preparation- 41 % of people did not feel prepared for what they were getting into when they got married.

8. Abuse- 29% of problems were stemmed from domestic violence. I would not stay either.

I think one of the most important things to remember is this...

As I was looking up conference talks that were about building a strong and unshakable marriage, I came across Elder L. Whitney Clayton's called"Marriage: Watch and Learn"  found
HERE. In his talk he talks about how much we can learn about marriage by watching others around us that have made it and are strong and faithful still in there golden years....He tells us to remember these things:
1. Cling to each other and leave others out of your marriage. Treat marriage as a precious jewel and do not take it for granted.
2. Have faith in the Heavenly Father and marriages build on the gospel teachings.
3.Repentance and Humility with each other- quickly right any wrong or hurt feelings.
4. Respect and Loyalty -treat each other as equal partners and be fiercely loyal to each other.
5.Love - love them unconditionally.