What to Expect as a Leaning Out Spouse in Discernment Counseling

No matter what you’re feeling (sadness, anger, confusion), there is power in talking to a professional in a structure that allows you to be honest without your spouse

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Learning More Before a Final Divorce Decision

In a world where marriages face ever-increasing challenges, the decision to pursue divorce can be deeply agonizing. Elizabeth Doherty Thomas and Bill Doherty, co-founders of the Doherty Relationship

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Uncertain About Staying Married?

You’re not sure you can keep going in this marriage, but what else can you do other than divorce or stuff your feelings to keep the peace? We

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Why Couples Therapy May Be Failing You (If You are Uncertain About Staying Married)

A Path to Clarity in Couples CounselingIn today's dynamic world, relationships often face the tumultuous winds of life's challenges. As couples encounter the looming prospect of divorce, traditional

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Is Your Stormy Marriage Suddenly Calm?

We’re writing to all those spouses out there with an unusual but important warning. Perhaps you have a friend in this boat, or your first marriage ended this way.

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Are You a Leaning Out Spouse?

You've been worried about your marriage for a long time.Or maybe you’re in a crisis after an affair comes out. Either way, you’re seriously thinking about divorce but

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Are You a Leaning In Spouse?

Your marriage was plugging along until recently.Then came a conversation that changed everything.You learned that your spouse is seriously considering divorcing you.Your world has darkened. What’s going on

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On the Brink of Divorce

You’re in the throes of a decision about divorce, or your spouse is threatening divorce. What each of you do and say now is of urgent importance to

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What is Marital Doubt?

People usually keep doubts about their marriage to themselves.Here we’re not talking about ordinary concerns about the relationship or even feeling in a stuck pattern—instead, we’re talking about

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