That’s a good question and one we often asked, especially when we reached an impasse, or a rough time in our marriage. The truth is almost any marriage would benefit from good counseling at various stages of their relationship.
Most couples we’ve worked with have heard the term trigger, and when asked to define it, they usually think of it as any reaction, especially if it causes irritability or frustration. A trigger is a reaction, for sure, but it indicates something much deeper.
Out of curiosity, I did a Google search of the top 10 most searched topics regarding marriage and relationships. Although the questions varied, most had to do with trust issues, how to save a relationship, or how to get out of one.