First, let me start by saying this: surviving a marriage in crisis is hard and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed, scared, or even hopeless right now.
Marriage is one of the most intimate and vulnerable relationships we experience, and when it’s in CRISIS, it can shake us to our core. How to survive a marriage in crisis is a difficult thing to do. You are not alone in your pain, and the fact that you’re here seeking guidance shows courage and a desire to take a step toward healing. Let’s take a deep breath together and work through this, one practical step at a time. Now I want you to know that when my marriage was falling apart, these steps allowed me to stay focused on what I could control rather than showing up in life very reactionary. It gave me more meaning and my hope is that you will experience the same thing.
1. Validate Your Feelings
CRISIS brings out a storm of emotions: anger, sadness, guilt, fear, anxiety and confusion. I remember experiencing rage,…