Why Don’t Men Consider Their Wives’ Feelings When They Suddenly Need Space Or A Separation?

By: Leslie Cane: I have to admit that most of the correspondence that I receive comes from women or from wives. That’s not to say that I never hear from men. Because I do. But since my articles are written from the perspective of a wife dealing with (and trying to overcome) a separation, then […]

My Husband Walked Out On Me But Is Now Admitting To Second Thoughts

By: Leslie Cane: It’s not uncommon for someone to make the impulsive decision to leave their spouse and to walk out on their marriage. Sometimes, this decision sticks and the couple eventually moves toward a divorce. Other times, the spouse who walks out begins to have second thoughts – whether he admits to them or […]

I Am Especially Worried About My Separation Because My Spouse Is So Stubborn. He Will Never Admit That He’s Wrong

By: Leslie Cane: Often, when you are separated, you spend a great deal of time wondering what it is going to take to get your spouse to agree to a reconciliation. You wonder what their thought process might need to be and what you can do to get them to start thinking the thoughts that […]

Do Women Regret Getting Divorced?

By: Leslie Cane: Divorce is one of those major life decisions that can be heart wrenching. For most people, this is an extremely difficult call to have to make. And I think that if most people are being honest, they will admit that they are not always sure that they are making the right decision […]

I’m Bored With My Marriage And My Husband. What Can You Do When You’re Tired Of Your Spouse?

By: Leslie Cane: I wish I could tell you that the vast majority of correspondence that I get are from people who are perfectly happy with their marriage and are incredibly content with their spouse. This isn’t the case, though. Most of the time, I hear from people who feel as if their marriage, or […]

Our Marriage Is In Serious Trouble. What If My Husband Leaves? I’m So Anxious About This.

By: Leslie Cane: Most people who value their marriage see their spouse leaving them, initiating a separation, or filing for divorce as the worst-case scenario. No one wants to be abandoned by their spouse or unsure about the future of their marriage. And, if you think that any of these things are possible, then it’s […]

My Husband And I Just Separated And He Keeps Telling Me That Things Will Be Ok. Does This Mean He Still Loves Me?

By: Leslie Cane: I know from experience that it can feel very reassuring when your separated husband is alluding to an eventual good outcome. It can make you feel just a little bit better when he’s telling you that everything is going to be OK. Unfortunately, I also know from experience that his reassurances don’t […]

I Stopped Trying And My Husband Started Contacting Me After Separating. How Do I Play It Now?

By: Leslie Cane: It’s not unusual for a wife to become very frustrated and unsure when she is struggling against the marital separation that only her husband wanted. Often, she starts out trying everything in her power to get him to change his mind about the separation (or at the very least to get him […]

I Feel Like My Husband Calls All Of The Shots During Our Separation. He Holds All Of The Cards

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from separated wives who feel as if their husband has all of the control during their marital or trial separation.  They feel as if they are held hostage somewhat by his moods and his wishes.  They want to take back some sense of control because they feel helpless.  But […]