I Don’t Want My Marriage To Be Over, But I Don’t Feel I Have Much Say In The Matter

By: Leslie Cane:  There is no worse feeling than knowing your marriage might be over when this is the very last thing that you want.  Unfortunately, saving or maintaining a marriage is often a decision that has to ultimately and eventually be jointly made.  After all, you can want to remain married more than anything […]

My Husband Is Always Making Negative, Nasty Comments Toward Me. Sometimes, He Is Hurtful, Insensitive, And Mean

By: Leslie Cane:  I often hear wives recount mean, nasty, and negative things that their husbands have said.  Examples are things like: “you are so selfish,”  Or “none of my friends’ wives make the demands that you do,”  Or “it’s sad that I don’t even look forward to coming home after work because I know […]

My Husband Is Not Happy With Me Anymore: How Concerned Should I Be About Our Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: If you’re lucky, you had a honeymoon period in the beginning of your marriage.  What do I mean by this?  Your marriage started off with a blissful bang where you were both so happy, you may have annoyed and inspired envy in others.  Some people will tell you that the first two […]

I Think My Husband Likes Being Separated

By: Leslie Cane:  If we’re being honest, I think that most separated wives have to agree that they are secretly hoping that their husband is miserable during their marital separation.  This is partly selfish.  We are hoping that if he is miserable or unhappy, then he will be more apt to talk about reconciling or […]

My Husband Never Initiates Affection: Why Wouldn’t A Husband Want To Show His Wife Affection?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from married folks who are quite distressed by the lack of affection in their marriage. Many want to understand why this pattern may exist so that they can come up with a plan to change it. A wife might say: “for the last five years or so, my husband […]

My Husband Agreed To Try To Make Our Marriage Work Even Though He’s Not In Love With Me

By: Leslie Cane: Sometimes, I hear from women who are deeply conflicted about their troubled marriage. At this time, their greatest wish is to convince their husband to try to make their marriage work. Usually, it’s become crystal clear that the marriage is crumbling. And, because the wife is still invested in her marriage, she’s […]

How Do I Make Things Right With My Husband? He Says I Don’t Make An Effort For Him Anymore

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who feel quite criticized and unaccepted by their husbands. One of the common complaints is that the wife “no longer makes an effort” or “has let herself go.” I fully admit that I often side with the wives on this topic. Because I’ve been on the receiving […]

My Husband Doesn’t Care Enough About My Happiness: He Could Care Less Whether I’m Happy Or Not.

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who think that things are lopsided in their marriage. One example is the spouse who thinks that although she values her husband’s happiness above her own, he doesn’t return the favor. And over time, she has come to believe that he could care less whether her happiness […]

How Do I Know If My Husband Really Wants Us Back Together Or If He Is Just Being Motivated By His Cheapness Regarding His Finances

By: Leslie Cane: When you are separated and dreaming about when (or if) you will reconcile with your spouse, you often think that you really do not care how the reconciliation happens or what brings it on. Often, your thought process is telling you that you should take what you can get and be very […]

For How Long Should A Trial Separation Last? What Is The Average Time For A Separation Before Reconciliation?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from folks who are getting ready to separate from their spouse. Many never wanted the separation to begin with and they are dreading it now. So, they want to know what they are up against and how long they must endure it. Some of them are dealing with spouses […]