The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club24 Sep 2025

Should You Stay or Leave? How to Navigate a Marriage Crisis with Dr. Becky Whetstone

What really happens when a marriage begins to fall apart? In this episode, Dr. Becky Whetstone—author of I Think I Want Out—reveals the 5 predictable stages of a marriage crisis and how to know if you should stay, or move on with clarity.

Whether you’re unhappily married, newly separated, or years post-divorce, this conversation offers validation, strategy, and hope.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways

The 5 stages of marriage decline (and how to spot them)
The roles of the “decider” vs. the “leaning in partner”
Why calming your nervous system is step one in a crisis
Practical tools for separation, co-parenting, and resilience

How self-care turns heartbreak into healing

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro
04:03 Understanding Marriage Crisis
07:31 The Five Stages of Marriage Deterioration
14:05 Roles in Marriage Crisis: Decider vs. Leaning In Partner
22:18 Understanding the Leaning In Partner's Instincts
26:03 The Importance of Managed Separation
29:51 Finding Strength in Self-Discovery
35:14 Embracing Authenticity in Relationships
40:50 Final Thoughts and Resources

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