One cannot generally define "crises" mode.

The WAS creates the crises by walking out and leaving a spouse and family. They create further crises by involving a third party. And make no mistake about it - there are *very* few WAS that don't have a third party in some capacity.

The LBS responds to the crises.

Creating a crises and responding to one are two VERY different scenarios yet I don't hear much talking about it.

Creators and responders are two very different animals.