How Do I Begin To Move On When I Still Want My Separated Husband Back So Badly

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from separated wives who are so tired of living in limbo during their separation.  Usually, they had hoped that by now the separation would have been over and that they would be working closely with their husband to save their marriage.  Often, this is not the reality.  Instead, the […]

I Think My Husband Hopes Our Separation Just Magically Ends By Itself

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who are nearly desperate for a resolution to their marital separation. But for whatever reason, their spouse seems to be reluctant to come to a final decision. I heard from a wife who said: “my husband and I have been separated for about four months. I have […]

I Feel Like I’m Always Annoying My Husband During Our Trial Separation

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are getting a troubling vibe from their husbands during a marital or trial separation.  Often, the wife had expected or hoped that the husband would miss her or be receptive when she attempts to reach out to him.  Instead, the wife feels that the husband sees […]

My Husband Has No Incentive To Work Hard To Save Our Marriage Because There Is Another Woman Waiting For Him

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who feel a little hopeless because their husband doesn’t seem to have an immediate incentive for wanting to come home to save their marriage. Often, he has another relationship which he could either pick up or pursue if the marriage doesn’t work out. So while the wife […]

Why Would My Husband Not Want To Save Our Marriage If He Still Loves Me?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who are very confused about their husband’s conflicting claims. On the one hand, their husband is acting like and saying that he still loves them. But on the other hand, he is often asking for a separation or divorce, which seems to be a huge contradiction to […]

I Thought I Wanted To Divorce My Husband But Now That He’s Not Around, I Miss Him.

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who felt sure that separating and then pursuing a divorce was the best idea. Sometimes, they firmly believe that their marriage is too far gone to save. Other times, they believe that they have fallen out of love with their spouse. But then, at some point during […]

If My Husband Wants To Leave And Separate, Should I Let Him Go?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives whose husbands have started speaking in serious tones about separating. Often, the wife hopes that he isn’t serious or that he will quickly change his mind. But when this doesn’t happen, the wife will sometimes begin to quickly brainstorm her best option or plan, especially since he […]

My Husband Wants To Separate But Remain Close Because Of Our Family

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are glad that they have a family to hold their marriage together but who are also worried that the same family just isn’t going to be enough in the long run. Often, the wife will worry that her children are the only thing tying her husband […]

I Feel Like My Separated Husband Wants Something Every Time He’s Nice To Me

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who feel like they can’t quite trust their husband during the trial separation.  Since they don’t live under the same roof anymore, they can’t keep a continuous eye on him.  And since they can’t keep an eye on him, they have to trust him for reliable information. […]

My Husband Is Trying To Sort Out His Feelings To Decide If He’s Going To Stay With Me. How Am I Supposed To Act While He’s Thinking About It?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are extremely worried because their husband has made it very clear that he isn’t sure that he’s completely happy with the marriage.  Often, the husband will begin to hint that he needs time to think or to sort out his feelings. As often, the wife will […]