How Will This Book Help?
Perhaps you have only begun to accept the truth. You have seen the signs of your deteriorating relationship. Your partner is distant and has no time for you. There never seems to be a good time to address issues. Work demands or spending time with the children have become an excuse to avoid you and discussing your relationship.
The reality is that your partner is distancing from you. The marriage suddenly seems like a bridge crumbling between you. How can you shore the pillars of the relationship to keep the marriage from crumbling into a divorce?
You feel the pressure of knowing that your response will affect the future of the relationship. How do you respond to your mate’s uncertainty? You can’t really think about it, yet it never leaves your mind. You want to avoid a divorce, but you feel overwhelmed. It isn’t fair! You need time to absorb the reality of the situation. The relationship is fragile and you don’t want to do anything to cause it to break apart.
You can gain control! Even though you can’t control your partner, you can gain control over your reaction to the crisis. A crisis can breed chaos if you and your companion react emotionally to one another. You do not have to take immediate steps to provide life support for your marriage. You deserve the opportunity to get your emotions under control before you respond to your partner.
This book will guide you through the typical reactions you are likely to have during this crisis. This knowledge can help you examine your reaction to determine if you are ready to respond to your companion in a constructive manner. By gaining control over your emotions you can direct the marriage into calmer waters.
By reading this book you will be able to gain awareness of how your relationship has changed and how you can find unexpected power to influence the outcome of this crisis in your marriage:
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Are you experiencing relationship problems in your marriage or a
marriage crisis? What is the difference? Why this answer is crucial
to know.
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Understand why your relationship with your spouse has changed
so dramatically and so quickly. No it doesn't necessarily mean
that there is someone else.
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How to keep your feelings from harming the future of your
relationship. Learn how to manage your anger, anxiety and
depression.
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Gain a glimpse of the inner world of an ambivalent spouse trying to choose whether to remain married or divorce. Get answers to
questions your partner will not, or cannot answer.
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Understand the inner tensions that keep your mate from coming
to a quick decision.
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Prevent impulsive or emotional decision-making that may later be
regretted.
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Respond to your partner in a way that reduces the distance in
your relationship. Find surprising changes you can make for
yourself that will attract your mate to the marriage.
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Help family and friends maintain support without becoming
intrusive.
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Determine whether a separation can benefit your marriage.