Marriages don't typically fail overnight—they deteriorate through predictable stages that, when recognized early, could save countless relationships. Dr. Becky Whetstone, marriage counselor and author of "I Think I Want Out," joins us to reveal the revolutionary approach to marriage crisis management that traditional therapy often misses. Dr. Becky's journey began with her own failed marriage and the shocking discovery that even trained therapists lacked the tools to help couples in crisis. This gap in marriage counseling led her on a five-year journey to obtain her PhD and develop specialized methods for couples on the brink of divorce. What she discovered changed everything—a five-stage model of marital deterioration that works like cancer stages, where early intervention is crucial but rarely happens. The most startling revelation? Many people remain in unhappy marriages for decades without ever telling their partners how they feel. "Uncoupling begins with a secret," Dr. Becky explains, describing how that unspoken unhappiness festers until someone finally declares, "I think I want out." By then, most marriages have progressed to stage four or five, when healing becomes exponentially more difficult. Dr. Becky challenges conventional wisdom with her counterintuitive approach: when one partner wants out, the other must stop chasing them immediately. She also advocates creative solutions beyond the binary "perfect marriage or divorce" paradigm—separate bedrooms, living arrangements that provide space, and communication techniques that address the root problems. Whether you're experiencing relationship struggles or want to prevent them, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone who's dedicated her life to saving marriages that traditional therapy couldn't help. Visit marriagecrisismanager.com to learn more about Dr. Becky's work and how her approach might save your relationship before it reaches the point of no return.

Source: https://marriagecrisismanager.com/

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https://www.amazon.com/Think-Want-Out-Wants-Marriage/dp/0757325394/

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