Before Leaving. A Book of Wise Decisions for Those Who Want to Save Their Family

Why save a marriage that seems to be falling apart? Is it possible to become a happy couple again after a major upheaval? Traditional family values are often discussed as if they were something absurd from the "Domostroy" and invented... by the enemies of progress. In reality, it is about a way of life for families in which husband and wife are not interchangeable. They have different roles, tasks, responsibilities, and behaviors. In this book, psychologist Svetlana Ryabova, with 20 years of experience, shares genuine rather than stereotypical feminine wisdom. Alya, Svetlana's client, was able to make her marriage happy again after a blow that could destroy the strongest union: her husband's infidelity. Through a deep working example with Alya, the psychologist uncovers the mechanisms of interaction between a man and a woman in a family and demonstrates how to: - find the source of love and energy within oneself; - learn to analyze a man's actions; - identify the areas of responsibility of a husband and wife; - create a union based on mutual respect and admiration. "Before Leaving" will serve as a support point for those who face various difficulties in marriage, whether it be the loss of understanding, fading passion, or the consequences of accumulated grievances and fatigue. "This book is a very warm and heartfelt conversation. It is cozy, like evening tea with currant leaves after a bath. By telling stories from real life and fairy tales, Svetlana Ryabova gently and painlessly reveals the talent hidden in each of us — to be a beloved woman." — Polina Guz, head of the department "Literature on Psychology of Relationships and Love"