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The Crisis Moment

4 questions

How do I function at work after hearing this?

The short answer is: you don't function normally, and that's okay for now. Your world just got turned upside down, and expecting yourself to perform a...

Should I tell anyone right away?

The short answer is yes, but be extremely strategic about who you tell. This isn't the time to blast it on social media or call your mother-in-law. Yo...

What do I say when she asks for divorce?

Say this: 'I hear you. This isn't what I want, but I'm not going to beg you to stay. I love you, and I'm going to become the man I should have been — ...

What are the first words out of my mouth?

The first words: 'I hear you.' That's it. Not 'Why?' Not 'Please don't.' Not 'What about the kids?' Just: 'I hear you.' Then be silent. Let her say mo...