My Husband Says There’s A Good Chance He’s Not Coming Back. I’m Not Sure How To Process This.

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who never really pictured themselves separated. Sometimes, a life change has forced a separation from their spouse. However, despite this, they had always assumed that once the challenged passed, the separation would be over and their spouse would eventually come home as he was able to. When […]

I Can’t Trust My Husband To Do Anything He Says When It Comes To Saving Our Marriage. I Worry He’ll Eventually Leave Or Cheat.

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from people who are incredibly disappointed in their spouse’s lack of effort and integrity when it comes to maintaining or saving their marriage.  Often, both spouses have made promises and commitments about what they are willing to do in order to make things work, but only one of them […]

How Will I Know If I Want To Reconcile With My Spouse?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from folks who have agreed to separate with their spouse but who are unsure if they will know when and if it is time to reconcile. Often, they feel somewhat certain that a separation is the best course of action, but what they aren’t so sure about is whether […]

I Am Scared Of Separating From My Spouse, But I Need To

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who don’t feel as if they can put off a martial separation any longer. Often, they have been thinking about this for quite some time, but they have pushed their needs and wants down in the hopes that they aren’t going to inconvenience anyone, hurt their spouse, […]

How Do I Keep My Cool When My Separated Husband Pushes My Buttons?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who are really trying their best to ensure that their separation is as cordial as possible. Often, they’ve asked for some space, but they haven’t yet made a decision as to whether or not to end their marriage. That’s why it can be so painful and so […]

My Husband Says He Doesn’t Have It In Him To Save Our Marriage

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who are dealing with a spouse who doesn’t think that the couple has the commitment or the tools in order to save their marriage. Sometimes, it becomes obvious that one spouse has the commitment and determination for both people. But the spouse who is reluctant to try […]

How Can I Make My Husband See That I Need Him To Come Back?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who very sure that they no longer want to live alone and that they no longer want to manage a household without their spouse. They are often looking for a way to effectively communicate this in the hopes that it will inspire their spouse to come back […]

Can I Save My Marriage If I Doubt My Love For My Spouse?

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from folks who are no longer sure of their romantic feelings for their spouse.  Often, there is no real conflict.  The couple will sometimes get along relatively well, but the real issue is that the spark has gone.  Many of these spouses will freely admit that their spouse is […]

If My Husband Wants A Divorce, Should I Tell Him To Just Go Ahead And File?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people who feel as though they have made a reasonable effort in talking their spouse out of the pursuing a divorce. Often, they have tried to debate the issue  with their spouse. They may have even tried a little reverse psychology for good measure. And they may have […]

My Separated Husband Is Demanding Space, But I Feel Like A Liar When I Hide And Fight My True Feelings.

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from spouses who realize that it’s important to give their spouse some space during the trial separation. Many are also fully aware that this time is best used for working on themselves and for allowing the distance to create a longing for one another so that their marriage actually […]