Conversations with Dr. Jennifer When is it Time to Leave? | Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
Nov 4, 2025
Navigating the tricky waters of marriage can feel overwhelming, especially when considering whether to stay or leave. Dr. Jennifer tackles the challenges of indecision and false hope that often lead to resentment. She discusses the importance of self-honesty and moral courage in making these tough choices. Learn to distinguish between a partner's ability to change versus their willingness, and explore the complexities of parenting during separation. Ultimately, she emphasizes making choices that resonate with your integrity, even amidst loss.
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Courage Over Comfortable Certainty
- Courage and brutal self-honesty are required to decide whether to stay or leave a marriage.
- False hope and virtuous-sounding patience often mask avoidance and keep people stuck.
End The Straddle: Choose Or Leave
- Stop straddling indecision and choose either to fully commit or to leave.
- Indecision builds resentment and prevents creating a life with or without your spouse.
Patience Versus Passive Waiting
- True patience requires observable growth, not passive waiting for change.
- Many people label avoidance as patience while clinging to false hope their partner will change.