I (Think) I Want Out

“I wish I’d had this book years ago for myself, for my staff, and for my patients because it would have made everyone’s life easier when dealing with the pain and chaos of marital crisis. Dr. Becky Whetstone has given us what we’ve always needed: a clear and simple explanation of the possible causes of a marital crisis, what to do about it, and how to heal from it. Dr. Whetstone doesn’t pull any punches. She writes in raw, vivid language about her own experiences and those of others, compelling the reader to ask for more. Dr. Whetstone’s method—based on years of research, writing, painful self-observation, and professional work—will provide comfort and direction to millions as they navigate a distressing and painful time in their lives. I applaud Dr. Whetstone for her courage in presenting this helpful and important book.”  —Bick Wanck, MD, author of Mind Easing: The 3-Layered Healing Plan for Anxiety and Depression, founding member of American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, assistant professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Albany Medical School, and founder and owner of Bick Wanck MD & Associates  “(I Think) I Want Out is a stunning, straightforward guide for couples questioning whether to stay together. It shows couples how to be discerning about their relationship in collaborative, conscientious, and caring ways. The many illustrative stories, as well as Dr. Whetstone's openness about her own personal journey, make this a compelling and immediately practical read. This book won't necessarily save all marriages, but it will help couples make wise loving decisions about their future as well as care well together for their children's future. I wish I had had this book to hand to many of the couples that I have treated over the years.”  —David Treadway, PhD, couple therapist and author of Treating Couples Well:  A Practical Guide to Collaborative Couples Therapy