In this warm, supportive, and straightforward guide, Bancroft, the author of "Why Does He Do That?," and communication specialist Patrissi offer a way for women to take stock of their relationships and move forward--with or without their partners.

In this warm, supportive, and straightforward guide, Bancroft, the author of "Why Does He Do That?," and communication specialist Patrissi offer a way for women to take stock of their relationships and move forward--with or without their partners.

From the bestselling author of Why Does He Do That? comes a relationship book that will help you make the decision of whether or not your troubled relationship is worth saving.**

Every relationship has problems, but you can't figure out if yours is beyond hope. How bad is too bad--and can your partner really change? Now, in this warm, supportive, and straightforward guide, Lundy Bancroft and women's advocate JAC Patrissi offer a way for you to practically and realistically take stock of your relationship and move forward. If you're involved in a chronically frustrating or unfulfilling relationship, the advice and exercises in this book will help you learn to: - Tell the difference between a healthy--yet difficult--relationship and one that is really not working

• Recognize the signs that your partner has serious problems

• Stop waiting to see what will happen--and make your own growth the top priority

• Design a clear plan of action for you and your partner

• Navigate the waters of a relationship that's improving

• Prepare for life without your partner, even as you keep trying to make life work with them