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Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay

A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship

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Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay

By: Mira Kirshenbaum
Narrated by: Adriane McNeely
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To make up or break up? Whether you’re just getting serious or have a long-term commitment, no other question causes so much heartache and self-doubt. Many other books tell you how to fix your relationship. This groundbreaking best seller is the first one to help you choose whether you should try—or you need to go.

Psychotherapist Mira Kirshenbaum draws on years of research and her work with real-life couples to help you make the right decision. She shows you how to diagnose your unique situation with self-analysis and questions like these, which get to the very heart of your problems:

  • What sins are forgivable and which ones unpardonable?
  • Is your partner questioning your opinions to the point where you doubt yourself?
  • What is your sex life really like, and how important is it?
  • Is there real love left between you, and how does it stack up against all that you find unlovable?

    • Mira Kirshenbaum provides expert guidelines that are the key to making all your choices, concrete steps that you can implement right now, and the ultimate way to determine your personal bottom line—what you need to be happy. This remarkably insightful and probing guide offers advice that lets you see the truth about your relationship—and with wisdom and compassion, it helps you act with the confidence of knowing that, whether you decide to go or stay, you are doing the very best thing.

    ©1997 Mira Kirshenbaum (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.     Conflict Resolution Divorce & Separation Love, Dating & Attraction Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships

    Critic Reviews

    "[T]hreaded through the book, which is written in a sympathetic, chatty, accessible style, are validating anecdotes that dramatize how other people have experienced and responded to the same problems the reader is going through." ( Publishers Weekly)
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    An honest view on whether to stay or leave with amazing clarity by answering questions based on your situation.

    The best relationship book I have ever come across.

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    very wise and interesting good points I'm sure looking at myself and my actions now...

    wow simple and true.......

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    easy to follow questions helping to make decisions. very clear with helpful life stories. thanks

    very helpful for dealing with ambivalence.

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    great narrator.. like a pep talk from a wise friend that puts everything in perspective

    Great advice when you can't decide

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    This book really was a pivotal resource in helping me know if my relationship was too good to leave or too bad to stay. Brilliantly written and very eye-opening to many behaviours within my ex relationship. Thank you!

    Brilliantly written and very eye-opening.

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    Struggled to finish, however I had enough info to think and reflect on my actions their actions and it opened a dialog I would otherwise never have been able to do. Don't listen if you hate ugly crying

    Thought & reflection provoking

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    Easy to listen. Gives lots to of helpful questions consider to help make an important decision.

    Helpful

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    was an easy listen and clearly spoken. book slightly helpful but seemed a bit basic.

    it was ok

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