Episode 19: Avoiding Divorce Approach Summary and Snooping vs Intelligence Gathering

Episode 24: This episode explores the negative emotions that arise when a spouse expresses a desire for divorce. We discuss how to manage these emotions and avoid letting them drive harmful actions and behaviors.

In segment 1, dealing with inconsistency in the walkway spouse is examined. In segment 2, the importance of emotional consistency in the left-behind spouse is discussed.

In segment 1, the discussion centers on why some left-behind spouses struggle with Avoiding Divorce. In segment 2, the topic of trying to control things you have no control over is considered.

In segment 1, dealing with limbo in an in-home separation is considered. In segment 2, self-differentiation and why it is important is discussed.

In segment 1, why left-behind spouses shouldn't start relationship talks is discussed. In segment 2, why walkaway spouses sometimes initiate relationship talks is covered, and the way that left-behind spouses should handle relationship talks is discussed.

In segment 1, a summary of the Avoiding Divorce approach is discussed. In segment 2, an explanation is given related to snooping vs. intelligence gathering.

In the first segment, making the walkaway spouse do the dirty work of divorce is discussed. In segment 2 avoiding divorce even after divorce is explained.

In segment 1, reconnection attempts are discussed. In segment 2 Being consistent with avoiding divorce principles is the topic.

In segment 1 the subject of the walk away spouse's divorce fog is considered. In segment 2, listener questions on recapturing the life you once had when you're a parent, and being emotional even to fault are discussed.

In segment 1 (audio fixed), not avoiding divorce to avoid divorce is explained. In segment 2, when should a left behind spouse decide it is okay to move forward with divorce themselves is discussed. (redo)