My Husband Refuses To Change To Save Our Marriage

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives have given their husbands an ultimatum to change his behavior or else accept that the marriage is over, and he’s disappointed them by refusing to do so.  Typically, he is either unwilling or unable to change, even if it means that his marriage is at risk because of this. I […]

How Do I Convince My Husband To Go To Counseling To Save Our Marriage When He Refuses To Go?

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives know that something drastic must happen in order for their marriage to be saved. They often fully realize that they are dealing with a marriage that is very damaged. And some realize that they are going to need more than just good intentions to be successful in saving their marriage. […]

I’m Trying To Be Upbeat During My Marital Separation, But My Husband Is Just Being Rude. How Do I Handle This?

By: Leslie Cane:  Many wives try their very best to remain positive and upbeat during their marital or trial separation. They are doing this because they are trying to do whatever they can to increase the chances that they will be able to save their marriage. However, sometimes, despite their best efforts, their husband isn’t […]

My Husband Says He Can’t Remember The Last Time He Was In Love With Me. What Now?

By: Leslie Cane: Many devastated wives are still reeling from their husband’s hurtful words. Usually, the husband has just admitted that he is no longer in love with his wife. Sometimes, he will insist that, although he loves them, he is careful to make the distinction that he’s not “in love.” This can leave the […]

My Husband Wants To Separate. What Can I Do?

By: Leslie Cane: Many panicked wives are dealing with husbands who have just announced that they want a separation. Many are strongly opposed to allowing the separation to actually take place. Many wonder what they can do in response to their husband’s insistence that they separate. One may say, for example: “my husband and I […]

My Husband Refuses To Work On Your Marriage. He Thinks That He Should Not Have to “Work” At A Relationship – Tips and Advice That May Help

By: Leslie Cane: Over the holiday weekend, I got an email from a wife who was asking for my advice on getting her husband’s cooperation in helping to improve and save their marriage.  She wrote, in part: “my husband feels that a marriage shouldn’t be work — that if two people are compatible and are a good […]

I Feel Like I Can’t Trust My Husband And This Is Hurting My Marriage

By: Leslie Cane: Many couples have huge issues with trust. Sometimes, the person with the concerns has valid reasons to have trust issues. And other times, they are reacting from past relationships which have nothing to do with the trustworthiness of their spouse. Someone might say: “I always feel like I can’t really trust my […]

I’m Scared To Ask My Husband If He Wants Out Of Our Marriage, But I Need To Know

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives strongly suspect that their husband is very unhappy within their marriage and therefore likely wants a separation or divorce. This is very often the elephant in the room that the wife is very afraid to even address. The wife usually very much wants to know what he’s thinking, but at […]

Will Giving Him Space Save My Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: If you’ve read any of my articles, you know I’m a big advocate of giving your spouse the space that they have asked for. One reason for this is because often, if you don’t respect their need for space, they are going to take it anyway and your refusal is potentially going […]

My Husband Says He’s Ashamed To Come Home. How Do I Get Through To Him Or Change His Mind?

By: Leslie Cane: Some wives feel as if they are right on the brink of getting their husband to come home. But, he’s giving them some sort of lame reason as to why he’s skeptical or reluctant to do so. Sometimes, their husbands will tell them that they are too guilty, ashamed, or embarrassed to […]