It’s often easy to see the reasons why a marriage didn’t work out with hindsight – but is it possible to spot the warning signs in advance?

Yes, according to several scientific studies – which highlight statistical pointers and other little signs, which mean a couple are more likely to split up.

Last year saw the highest rise in divorce rates in England and Wales for more than two decades, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Studies often highlight simple things, like how couples speak to one another – or their family’s marital history – as a pointer to whether things might go wrong further down the line.

Here’s five science-backed signs that you might be heading for trouble in your relationship.

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