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A communications professor of mine once said that more people are afraid of public speaking than they are of death. For those who suffer from social anxiety or social phobia, the fear of speaking, eating, or even being present in a social setting can be a source of great discomfort. Luckily, recent research shows that psychotherapy has a notable effect of social anxiety. In fact, it’s so significant that the results appear on pictures of the brain.

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It’s one of the hardest questions you can face in a relationship: Should I stay, or should I go?

Sometimes, it feels like there are too many unpleasant feelings to stay in a relationship. There may be tension, or bitterness, or a severe break in communication. One or both partners may feel lonely, unhappy, and frustrated. However, oftentimes the good isn’t entirely gone – there are still moments of laughter and love that remind you why you’re still holding on. 

This relationship ambivalence is enough to make anyone feel exhausted and confused. Luckily, Mira Kirshenbaum’s Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay offers some guidelines to start your search for answers.