Should I Stay or Should I Go by Lee Raffel M.S.W.Lee Raffel may not deliver on the answer to the question posed by the title of her book but she does offer a path toward this answer. The path is what she terms "a controlled separation." This is contrasted with an emotional separation by having clear goals and boundaries.
The Passion Trap: Where Is Your Relationship Going? Dean Delis, Ph.D.
Dr. Delis' book gives fine detail to the dynamics of relationships when one partner cares more than the other. He teaches about how to protect yourself from your feelings.
Love Must Be Tough James Dobson, Ph.D.Dr. Dobson's training is as a child psychologist but he makes it clear that he has had much practical experience dealing with marital crises. The strength of this book is in helping you to understand the importance of setting limits. You will learn how to set limits without being angry and aggressive.
When The One You Love Wants to Leave Donald Harvey Ph.D.Dr. Harvey offers practical advice on how to manage the manipulations that arise during a marital crisis. This book also helps you to see the pitfalls of premature reconciliation.
Divorce Busting Michele Weiner-DavisSkip Part One, then find very practical ways to alter your interaction with your partner while sending a message of personal worth.
Of course, I have to add a shameless plug for my book:
Crumbling Commitment: Managing a Marital Crisis Lee Horton, Ph.D.I build on these authors' wisdome by laying out a clear path toward making sound decisions for your marriage and yourself.
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