Every Virginia couple who decides to divorce inevitably has their own reason for the split. In some instances, a serious matter such as abuse may be to blame. Other times however, a couple just grows apart. There are many reasons that a couple no longer feels that they have anything in common.

There is some good news for couples who feel that they may be growing apart in their marriage--if they realize it soon enough. According to a recent column authored by a marriage and family therapist from Georgia, there is something that can be done to keep that feeling of closeness. A couple can maintain this closeness, at least in part, by making sure they have fun together. This therapist, who is also the founder of the Stathas Life Development Center, said that various studies focused on the level of contentment in a marriage, bear this out.

The co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, agrees. According to him, there is a significant correlation between couples having fun and the level of happiness in a marriage. In other words, the couple that plays together stays together.

Should a couple feel it is too late to get back that sense of closeness, divorce may be the best option. In this case it is important for each party to think about their future apart. If they are still on good terms, this is likely much easier. Regardless of the status of the relationship however, it is probably still a good idea to consult an experienced divorce attorney.

Source: Huffington Post, "Are We Having Fun Yet?" Monique Honaman, Jan. 23, 2011