Lizzy, I am offering something for you to try. I do not want to cause any more problems then you are already having, so carefully weigh what I am going to suggest to you!!!

The next time that Alex says, or does something that hurts you, instead of talking about what he said, or did, ask him why he did it! Do not even say anything except to say that he had done it, and ask why did you do it? Sometimes this takes the fight out of the other person, when you are not focusing on the problem, but you are just wanting to know why? Then, tell him that you are just trying to stop the fights! It is very important that you fix this before things go south. If you don't fix it, it will only add to the negative feelings about whether it will be able to work out for you. Will he go to counciling? Also, start to pray together each night before you go to bed. If he won't pray, then at least you pray!!!

Heavenly Father, I pray for this couple. Lord give Lizzy the knowlege of the how to act, and what to say to her husband. Give her the patience to not fly off the handle, no matter what he does!!! Give her the knowlege of how to pick her battles. Which means knowing when to say something, or just let it go. Help her to not get discouraged, or afraid which only causes more problems!!! Be there to comfort her, and keep sending her back here for prayer support!!! I pray that you lead her to someone who could help with family counceling!!! I pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen!!!