Couples who do not know how to tackle issues head-on tend to avoid discussing problems until it is too late. However, recognizing that a marriage needs help is the first step to saving it. If any of these signs of divorce sound familiar, marriage counseling may be a good place to start. Therapy helps break negative patterns, brings underlying issues to the surface, and offers skills and techniques to rebuild the relationship. If both partners are open and eager participants in therapy, that is a positive indication the marriage can be saved.