How To Transition Back To The Home After A Marital Separation

By: Leslie Cane: When you’re separated but you don’t want to be, having your spouse return home is probably your most frequent dream. It’s probably the thing that you want more than anything else, although there may be times when you don’t dare to hope for it because you fear being disappointed. Your spouse coming […]

How To Stay Married For The Kids, Actually Get Along, And Have A Little Happiness

By: Leslie Cane: Before you have children, you don’t have any idea about the depth of love that you are capable of feeling for another human being. Most of us think that we could never love anyone more than our spouse. Until we have children – and then we feel a love that reaches an […]

Can I Lose My Feelings For My Spouse If My Trial Separation Goes On For Too Long?

By: Leslie Cane: It’s rare for a couple to go into a marital separation without any concerns and with full confidence that things are going to work out. Many people understand that a separation comes with risk. This is true even if both people agree that the separation might be best or even necessary. One […]

My Husband Won’t Tell Me If He Actually Wants A Divorce?

By: Leslie Cane: When you fully realize that you might soon be facing a divorce, you can want all of the information that you can gather. You want to know if in fact a divorce will be filed and when this might happen. If you are not the one who wants the divorce, then there […]

I Am So Frustrated With My Separated Spouse

By: Leslie Cane: Sometimes, we have a bit of a warning period before our spouse actually pursues a separation. He tells us that he isn’t happy and that he thinks he needs some time away. Perhaps he has to take a few days to find an apartment. So, we sometimes have time to brace ourselves […]

How To Deal With A Separated Husband Who Doesn’t Seem To Care About Your Feelings.

By: Leslie Cane: One of the most common complaints that I hear from separated wives is that they are really struggling emotionally and their husband doesn’t seem to care. Often, the wife’s perception is that he isn’t at all concerned about her feelings. Understandably, this hurts deeply. She might describe it this way: “my husband […]

What Are The Signs That My Spouse Is Confused About Wanting A Separation?

By: Leslie Cane: If you are the one who has been fighting desperately to keep your spouse from pursuing a separation, then you’re usually searching for any indication that he may not go through with it. You’re looking for signs that he might be losing his resolve, is struggling with his reasoning, or may be […]

Common Marriage Problems That Cause A Separation

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks (mostly wives) who know that their marriage is perched upon a slippery slope. They know that things aren’t going very well. And they are worried that, very soon, their spouse is going to pursue a separation. This is typically the period of time where they’ll start trying […]

I Know I Should Not Pressure My Separated Spouse, But I Don’t Know How To Pull It Off Or Fake It

By: Leslie Cane: If you have been separated for any length of time, you may have noticed that on those rare days that you are able to relax in the presence of your spouse, he is more receptive to you.  Sometimes, he may even approach being loving as a result. You might find that there […]

How Does A Husband Really Feel After He Moves Out?

By: Leslie Cane: There’s no question that the first couple of days after a spouse moves out can feel truly awful. It’s an incredibly sad, scary, and confusing time. You know how bad it is for you. But what you don’t know is what it is like for him. I’m going to be honest. After […]