Marilyn Wedge, Ph.D. relates the story of Gordon and Estelle, a couple who came to her for therapy to save their marriage. Well, it turned out that Gordon had one foot out the door and was really just looking to get Estelle to come to the realization that the marriage was over. Estelle, on the other hand, really wanted to save the marriage and was willing to make several changes to accommodate Gordon. Using a process called discernment counseling Dr. Wedge sorted out the true motivations behind their coming to her. This process can be extremely helpful as a way to find out if a couple really is ready to save their marriage.
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