Things Have Improved Slightly During My Separation. Now Can I Tell My Spouse How Sad I Really Feel?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people who feel as if they are having to hold back their true feelings while they are separated. Often, they can’t help but notice that when they tone down or hide their feelings, they get a better response from their spouse. So, they become used to hiding their […]

How Do You Handle Someone Asking You Out When You’re Separated?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who are shocked to now be in a position that they had hoped that they would never be in. Suddenly, they find themselves separated from their spouse and struggling to cope and to create a new sense of “normal.” And then all of a sudden word of […]

My Spouse Is Threatening To Divorce Me Because He Says I’m An Unhappy Person And I Bring Him Down

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people who are upset and somewhat shocked to suddenly be facing the reality that their spouse is threatening to divorce them because of a character trait that their spouse finds annoying. I find that one of the most common character traits in this category is anger, unhappiness, or […]

Is It OK To Be Open With Your Spouse During Your Trial Separation? Should You Tell Him How You Really Feel?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who come to the conclusion that perhaps they shouldn’t be an open book in terms of their feelings and emotions while they are separated. Usually, they have noticed that their spouse pulls away from them as soon as they discuss how much they miss him or how […]

If I Change Myself To Save My Marriage, Will It Inspire My Husband To Change Also?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from folks who know that in order to save their marriage, both they and their spouse are going to need to make some serious changes. And quite often, the spouse who contacts me is more than willing to make these changes. But they aren’t sure if they are going […]

I’m Starting To Think That My Husband Regrets Leaving Me. What Should I Do About This?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who become a little confused and conflicted once their biggest wish finally comes true and they start to believe that their husband now regrets leaving them. Often, the wife has been wishing for months that she would begin to see some indicators that he’s having second thoughts […]

I Don’t Miss My Spouse During The Separation And This Surprises Me. What Does This Mean?

By: Leslie Cane:  I often hear from people who dreaded their marital or trial separation.  Many of them assumed that this was going to be among the most challenging periods in their lives.  So, they can be quite surprised to find that they aren’t as devastated as they had feared.  In fact, many are quite […]

My Separated Husband Is Being So Nice To Me, But Says He Doesn’t Want To Get Back Together Just Yet

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from separated wives who are feeling overwhelmed by their conflicting emotions. On one hand, they are thrilled that their marriage seems to be improving dramatically.  This can be a huge relief when you fear that you are on the brink of divorce.  In fact, some tell me that their […]

Is It Possible To Reconcile With A Reluctant Husband?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are well aware that their husband isn’t sure about his feelings for them or about whether or not he wants to salvage the marriage. Often, the husband has taken the initiative to move out (or at the very least has asked for some space.) The wife […]

My Husband Will Not Talk To Me After We Had A Fight And He Left. How Can I Save My Marriage When He’s Giving Me The Silent Treatment?

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from folks who want more than anything to have a chance to save their marriage, especially when they perceive that the issues within that same marriage are all of their faults.  However, sometimes not only is the issue that has threatened the marriage difficult to overcome, but the whole […]