"I (Think) I Want Out" is a key guide for couples that provides comprehensive information, answers, and guidance on how to manage a marital crisis. Among the 600,000 annual divorces occurring in the United States, nearly all begin with a marital crisis. Whether your partner has told you they want to leave the marriage or you are wondering how to announce that you want to leave, this pivotal moment can be filled with overwhelming emotions and concerns for the children who may be hurt, as well as inappropriate advice that makes the process more frightening and confusing than it needs to be.

These painful moments can push couples into a state of fear, panic, and uncertainty about the steps to take, sometimes leading them to divorce when reconciliation might have been possible. Known as the "Marriage Crisis Manager," marriage and family therapist Becky Whetstone bridges these gaps by speaking to both partners about how to manage themselves and their relationship in the healthiest ways possible, regardless of the final outcome.

In "I (Think) I Want Out," Whetstone's guidance offers a clear understanding of why everyone feels crazy and overwhelmed during one of life's most difficult experiences. Promoting calmness and self-care, she emphasizes the importance of both partners slowing down during the process. With engaging exercises and worksheets, Whetstone organizes a smart plan so that all parties can successfully manage the crisis in a way that allows for logical and rational decision-making, minimizing mistakes.

Some of the many helpful strategies and information that Whetstone provides help couples understand:

• How the marital crisis initially occurred
• The stages of marriage deterioration and how to assess the severity of the crisis
• How our nervous system affects how we feel and influences our actions
• What factors to consider: mental and physical health, abuse, and addiction
• When it is time to separate and how to do so peacefully, avoiding uncertainty and moving toward the main goal of a definitive decision
• How to handle the crisis and potential divorce amicably, ensuring the best outcome for the children

With the addition of useful templates that show couples how to separate in a way that encourages reconciliation and offers a plan for families whose planned divorce is carried out with respect that promotes a good co-parenting relationship in the future, this helpful guide is an invaluable tool for any marriage dissolution.

Pages: 336, Year of Publication: 0410, Dimensions: 14x14cm