# When to Leave a Relationship: The Question That Changes Everything | Love | E546

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Podcast: [Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/love-happiness-and-success-with-dr-lisa-marie-bobby-7046318)
Published: 2026-08-10T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

I need you to stop making that pros-and-cons list. It’s not going to give you the answer. When you’re trying to decide whether to leave a relationship, the not-knowing can feel unbearable. One day, you’re done. The next, you’re wondering whether you should try one more time. I’ve worked with couples for decades, and here’s what I wish more people knew: You may not be stuck because you’re indecisive. You may be asking the wrong question. In this episode, I’m talking with Growing Self marriage and family therapist Georgi Chizk about discernment counseling, a short, structured process that helps you stop spinning and start getting clear. And there’s something important I want you to hear: You don’t have only two choices. There’s a third path nobody talks about. Listen to learn: The one-to-ten question that reveals your true commitment level Why couples therapy can fail when one person is already leaning out How trying harder can accidentally push your partner further away The three legitimate paths forward, including choosing to stay Two exercises you can use tonight to begin finding clarity You cannot repair a relationship until you know whether both people genuinely want to try. And you don’t need to have the answer before asking for help. Georgi offers free consultations for people who feel exhausted, uncertain, and ready to find a clear path forward. Meet Georgi and schedule your free consultation at www.growingself.com/georgi. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month’s sponsors of the podcast: Shopify — Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you’ll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Skylight — S…

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