My Spouse Has Given Me A Divorce Ultimatum. What Should I Do?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks after they have been given a divorce ultimatum. What I mean by that is that their spouse has told them that if something doesn’t change (and soon,) then the other spouse is going to file for a divorce. This can lead to confusion and sadness. Because sometimes, […]

Is It A Good Sign That My Separated Husband Left Important Things At Home?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are trying to take careful inventory of the circumstances surrounding their separation in order to determine the severity of it and the chances for reconciliation. So, the wife is typically looking at things like his attitude, the things he says, and what he behaviors (or lack […]

My Husband Says He Doesn’t Feel Close To Me. How Can I Fix This?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are well aware that they are struggling to maintain feelings of intimacy in their marriage. Sometimes, this realization is obvious and they don’t need for their spouse to point this out to them. Other times, the wife has believed that everything is fine until her husband […]

My Husband Acts Like He Does Not Want To Be Married Anymore

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who notice a distinct difference from the way that their husband used to approach them and their marriage in the past with the way that he approaches those things now and in the present. They sometimes feel as if they used to have an enthusiastic husband who […]

What Does It Mean If I Don’t Care About My Spouse Anymore? Is My Marriage Over?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who realize, with a sinking heart, that they no longer deeply care about their spouse or what their spouse is feeling. Sometimes, this comes after a long period of personal or marital struggles and sometimes it seems to happen all of a sudden. But however it happens, […]

For How Long Are You Supposed To Remain Faithful While Separated?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who are becoming frustrated (and tempted) during a trial or marital separation. Often, the more time that has passed since the beginning of the separation, the more the spouse becomes frustrated at remaining in limbo. Many are asked out by other people and aren’t sure how to […]

I Think My Husband Hates Me: He Says He Doesn’t Like Anything About Me. How Do You Respond To Such A Hateful Statement?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who have recently been stung by something horribly hurtful that their husband has said. Sometimes, this happens during an argument or in the heat of the moment. Other times, their husband appears to be only attempting to be honest and not intending to hurt his wife. Still, […]

What Questions Should I Ask My Husband About Reconciling While We Are Separated?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people who want nothing more than to reconcile with their spouse as soon as possible. This can be true regardless of whether they are separated or just living together and estranged. But they often have concerns about how, and when, to talk about this. They don’t want to […]

How Do You Save Your Marriage When Your Spouse Wants Out?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who want nothing more than to save their marriage but who are afraid that this is going to be an impossible task. One reason that they might believe this is because their spouse is telling them that he isn’t happy and therefore wants out of the marriage. […]

If My Husband Says He’s Very Unhappy, Can He Still Possibly Love Me?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are devastated because their husband has told them at they aren’t happy with them or with the marriage. This hurts. And it can make you wonder if he still has any love for you or if all this unhappiness business is just a preview of things […]