Do I Fight for My Marriage or Walk Away?
There’s no easy way to ask it…
If you’re here, reading this, chances are you’ve thought that. Maybe more than once. And we want you to know—you’re not alone.
This decision is loaded with emotion, fear, grief, and consequences. And while no blog post, Google search, or podcast can make it for you, what can help is gaining clarity.
Clarity about your heart.
Clarity about your spouse.
Clarity about what’s possible—and what’s not.
On a recent Marriage365 podcast “Do I Fight For This Or Do I Walk Away?”, we opened up about facing this exact crossroads ourselves. In 2006, we nearly ended our marriage. We know what that pain feels like. We know what it’s like to ask: “Is it worth it?”
In that episode, we walk you through the questions you must ask before making any life-altering decision. We also share the critical things most couples overlook when they’re stuck in survival mode.
One of the biggest takeaways?
Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.
If you’re feeling angry, hopeless, numb, or exhausted—this is not the time to make forever choices.
What you need is space.
What you need is perspective.
What you need is wise, unbiased support.
We’ll also challenge you with one essential question:
Have you done everything you can to save your marriage—so you don’t live with regret?
Not for your spouse, but for your own peace. Because even if it does end, healing starts with knowing you gave it your all.
Ask yourself:
- Have I taken ownership and offered multiple 4-step apologies?
- Have I learned to communicate in a healthy, honest way?
- Have I watched my tone, attitude, and body language?
- Have I truly stepped into my spouse’s perspective?
This episode is filled with raw, real, and practical insight—from our story and from walking alongside thousands of couples who’ve been exactly where you are.
And if you need more than a podcast, we’ve got resources ready to help:
💬 ONLINE COACHING with trained, experienced guides
🗓️ MARRIAGE INTENSIVES for couples who want focused, accelerated healing and clarity
You don’t have to stay stuck.
You can get help.
And no matter what path you choose—we’re cheering for your healing.
Download the FREE Marriage365 App and start listening today!
Written by Meygan Caston
Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365 and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband Casey, their two children, and dog Hobie. She loves her family, the beach, writing, spa days, and helping couples connect in their marriage. Her life long dream is to live with the Amish for a month, walk the Camino, and have lunch with Brené Brown.
