What Couples Fight About the Most — A Divorce Attorney Reveals the REAL Reasons Marriages Fail

What do couples fight about the most — and when does it cross the line into divorce?

In this episode of The Warning Signs, divorce attorney Ilona Antonyan breaks down what she’s seen after handling hundreds of dissolution cases. From parenting battles and screen time fights to financial stress, poor communication, emotional distance, and infidelity — these are the real issues that quietly destroy marriages long before anyone files paperwork.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your relationship is drifting into dangerous territory, this episode is a must-watch.

What You’ll Learn:
The #1 thing couples fight about before divorce
How kids, careers, and lifestyle changes create emotional distance
Why poor communication becomes a recurring cycle
How phone use and social media fuel distrust
The rise of online affairs and AI-based romance scams
Financial stress and mismatched values
When therapy can help — and when it can’t
Red flags that mean it’s time to take action

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction: Where Divorce Really Begins
01:20 What Couples Fight About Most
05:54 Affairs, Disconnection & Online Scams
12:22 Money, Stress & Recurring Conflicts
23:51 When It’s Time to Let Go

About this segment for The AM Sidebar:
Hosted by divorce attorney Ilona Antonyan, The Warning Signs series helps you spot toxic patterns early, protect yourself, and understand what really leads couples to separation.