When a Spouse Says You Deserve Better and Wants a Divorce: Tips On Where To Place Your Focus

By: Leslie Cane: The other day, I received an email from a very upset wife who told me that her husband had sat her down, indicated that he’d been thinking long and hard about their marriage, and had decided that she “deserved better so he wanted a divorce.” Needless to say, she’s very confused by […]

Saving Your Marriage And Preventing A Divorce Single-Handedly When Your Husband Does Not Want To Participate. Tips and Advice That May Help

By: Leslie Cane: I heard from a wife who told me that no matter what she did or said, she couldn’t get her husband on board when it came to their marriage.  Specifically, she said: “I can’t convince my husband to work with me to improve our marriage.  I’m not sure that I will able […]

Want To See Signs That Your Spouse is Having Second Thoughts About, Or Second-Guessing, the Divorce? Try This And Look For These Clues.

By: Leslie Cane: I often write about saving marriages that many believe are irretrievably broken. Sometimes, people write to me and ask how they can tell if their spouse is changing his mind about the divorce. They want to know if certain behaviors that they are starting to see are good signs or if they […]

We Live Separate Lives In Our Marriage: My Husband Treats Me Like a Roommate and I Don’t Know How To Handle It

by: Leslie Cane: I recently heard from a wife who told me that she and her husband were living much differently than they did when they were first married. She said they used to always be together, laughing, loving, and experiencing things together. But now, they saw each other over the breakfast table without really […]

Signs Your Husband Doesn’t Want to Be Married to You Anymore (And What You Can Begin To Do About It)

By: Leslie Cane: I often get emails from wives who suspect that their husband no longer wants to be in the relationship.  Often, people ask me for “signs that a husband doesn’t want to be married or in the marriage anymore.” And, I often will respond with a list of danger signs to watch for, […]

I Want My Husband Back After I Filed For Divorce : Tips and Advice That May Help If You Regret Filing

By: Leslie Cane: The other day, I got an email from a wife who was filled with regret.  To make a very long story short, she and her husband had been having problems for quite some time.  They still loved each other, she thought, but the relationship had evolved into something that neither of them recognized […]

My Husband Served Me With Divorce Papers, But I Want to Save the Marriage. Advice That May Help

By: Leslie Cane: There are few worse feelings than being served with divorce papers when you want to save your marriage. It’s absolutely normal to feel panicked and beaten. But, it’s important to understand that it doesn’t have to be “the end.” Many marriages reconcile before the divorce is final. It’s not an impossible task, […]

Do I Need to Back Off During My Separation So That My Husband Comes Back to Me? Backing Off, Yes. Ignoring, No.

By: Leslie Cane: I recently received an email from a wife who had just begun a separation from her husband.  This was a very difficult time for her and she wasn’t sure how she should proceed or act in the days ahead.  She missed her husband and wanted to retain regular contact with him.  It […]

He Wants His Space, But You Want Him Back? Tips For Understanding The Best Way To Play This

By: Leslie Cane: I get a lot of emails from wives and girlfriends who aren’t sure if (or how) to give their husbands and boyfriends “space” or some time apart.  The most common fear for complying with this request is that if you let him go, he’s going to determine that he actually likes being […]

Want To Repair Your Marriage? Why You Shouldn’t Use The Word “Repair” When You Want To Fix Your Marriage. Here’s What To Say Instead.

By: Leslie Cane I’m all about preventing divorce and stale marriages through positive means, but I have to tell you, I cringe when I hear the phrase “repairing a marriage.”  When you vocalize that you want to “repair your marriage,” it’s as if you view your marriage as a rusty, broken-down car that’s been neglected […]