Trent Lorcher, Contributing writer

Life's too short to dry-heave every time a particular someone enters the room, especially if you're married to that someone. The pain of divorce is deep and far reaching, but sometimes it's the lesser of two evils.

Recognizing signs that it's time for a divorce doesn't take a degree in marriage counseling, a certificate in relationship advising, or even above-average intelligence. It does, however, take common sense and a little bit of knowledge. Although overcoming these signs and salvaging a marriage is possible, it's highly unlikely.

These signs have been compiled using a scale that measures the likelihood of a mental breakdown, a late-night "accident," or being forced to sleep on the porch for a fortnight if the marriage continues. It also takes into account the odds of achieving greater self-fulfillment once removed from the painful circumstances described.

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