The path of life is seldom smooth and even, so many couples have found their relationship might be close to ending as they travel down the path of life together. They could have found small differences that ballooned into large ones, or they might have run into continuing obstacles that have worn them down. Their relationship could have suffered greatly as time passed, but reconciliation for couples in these circumstances is possible if both of them are willing to make changes.

It helps if the love the couple feels for each other still exists, and it could be just a matter of helping them rekindle the flames of passion. Other couples might have lost those deep feelings, so their ability to continue could depend upon finding them again. Each pair of partners will have to define what has really derailed their relationship before they can mend it, and they will often have to work hard before progress is apparent.