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Several reports on how an unhappy working environment, and bullying in the workplace in particular, can cause a divorce emerged this morning. Amongst the articles communicating these findings are the stories of three individuals whose relationships and marriages suffered as a result of them having been bullied at work. Some of their marriages ended in divorce and others survived. The key finding, however, was that the couple’s relationship was subjected to significant strain in each instance; stress that was more than capable of bringing about a divorce. Considering that we spend around half of our waking life in work, it is hardly surprising that being unhappy with our professional lives can contribute to marital tension and discontentment. The reports have highlighted that spouses who are being bullied at work tend to become more introverted and that this, in turn, leads to communication problems within the relationship. The couple then begin to feel distant from one another and intimacy becomes a thing of the past. This either leads to arguments or the couple growing apart. Whichever situation applies, divorce is a likely outcome. Fortunately, though, with the vast majority of set to enjoy a few days rest and time away from work over the Christmas period, now is the perfect time for couples to become reacquainted, discuss their problems in a clam and rational manner and rediscover their spark. An opportunity to forget their troubles for a few days, enjoy festivities and remind themselves why they married each other in the first place. Once they’ve returned to the daily grind then they can consider how they can resolve the problems they are experiencing at work.