Hey Olivia, how do I know if this is over, or just a rough patch?

"How do I actually know if what I'm feeling is 'this is over,' or just a rough patch?" In this Hey Olivia listener letter episode, Olivia answers one of the most common quiet questions in marriage — the doubt that comes and goes, with no single big reason attached. She walks through five honest, practical questions to help you tell the difference between a temporary rough season and something more permanent, without rushing you toward an answer before you're ready.Olivia covers:Why feeling doubt about your marriage isn't automatically proof "it's over"How to tell if what you're feeling is tied to a specific season versus something more permanentThe difference between a thought that flares and settles versus one that's become a constant low humWhy your body's honest, gut-level reaction often knows before your mind doesHow to check whether you're the only one still reaching in the relationshipWhy wanting clarity isn't the same as looking for a reason to leave"You don't have to know for certain right now. You're allowed to keep asking the question for as long as you need to."Want help thinking this through with someone who isn't inside your marriage and won't rush you toward an answer? Divorce Happens offers free consults, a vetted professional network, and free guides. Learn more at freshstartsregistry.com.If this episode helped, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today.🔗 Check out Fresh Starts Registry:The first & only divorce registry + support platform ➡ https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshstartsregistry/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshStartsRegistry🎙 Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/divorcehappenspod/📬 Magazine: https://divorceguidemagazine.com/💛 The Divorce Happens Community: https://divorcehappens.substack.com/