The decision to leave a marriage or a committed relationship is hardly ever an easy decision and it’s even harder to execute. As much as we applaud the courage it takes to leave when that time comes, it doesn’t change the reality that it is supposed to be hard. It shouldn’t be an easy decision; and it most definitely shouldn’t be a knee-jerk reaction.
In this episode of Therapists’ Take, podcast hosts and professional couples therapists, Josh and Carrie, are going to discuss a question that is often dreaded and sometimes painfully avoided - How do I know when it is time to leave my marriage (or committed relationship)? The format of this episode will go as follows:
- When does someone have the “right” to leave?
- What are the valid concerns or fears in staying or leaving?
- Valuing Togetherness Over Happiness Diminishes Accountability
- Josh’s Paradox: If you’re NOT willing to lose each other, you’re NOT ready to have each other.
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Books for Couples
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel - https://amzn.to/3RfFN9K
Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman - https://amzn.to/4aYuUjD
Why Him, Why Her? By Helen Fisher - https://amzn.to/4aSN4n7
The Anatomy of Love by Helen Fisher - https://amzn.to/3Vd4mFl
Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson - https://amzn.to/4aUFrN5
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - https://amzn.to/45f535Q
The Works of John Gottman - https://amzn.to/3KyRgxz
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Therapy Resources:
Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357
The Gottman Institute (Relationship Research) - https://www.gottman.com/
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About the Hosts
Carrie and Josh are both licensed marital and family therapists (LMFT) that specialize in betrayal trauma recovery. You can read more about them and the work they do on their practice website -https://www.familysolutionsok.com.
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