My Husband And I Don’t Talk Anymore. Is This Normal? Do I Just Accept It?

By: Leslie Cane: In today’s society, verbal talk is being phased out. I am not saying that to be overly dramatic. I am saying that because I firmly believe it’s true. My grandmother and my mother are about the only people I know who don’t have text or email accounts. They pick up the phone […]

If My Husband Is So Unhappy, Why Doesn’t He Pursue A Divorce? Why Complain So Much But Then Not Do Anything About It?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who are constantly being told how very unhappy their spouse is. It seems that their husband never passes up an opportunity to let them know exactly how miserable the marriage is making him. And yet, it seems that all he is doing is talking with no real […]

My Husband Is Emotionally Distant, But Only Towards Me. He Is Warm And Loving To Everyone Else.

By: Leslie Cane:  I hear from a lot of wives who are dealing with a cold, indifferent, aloof, or distant husband.  In some cases, the marriage is struggling.  Occasionally, the husband has a sort of standoffish personality and he acts in this distant way toward most people. However, in many cases, the wife can not […]

My Spouse Is Great. But I’m Just Not Happy

By: Leslie Cane: It’s not unusual for me to hear from people who are fully aware that they have a wonderful spouse whom many other people would consider a “catch.” While it’s a common perception that most people who aren’t happy in their marriage are dealing with a spouse who is lacking in some way, […]

My Husband Refuses To Even Try For A Separation. He Wants To Go Straight To A Divorce

By: Leslie Cane: Believe it or not, there are some wives out there who would do absolutely anything to be separated. And the reason for this is that these women are facing a divorce. So although no one really wants to be separated, sometimes it seems to be a pretty good alternative when the only […]

Why Should I Work On My Marriage When My Husband Won’t?

By: Leslie Cane: Sometimes, it becomes obvious that saving your marriage is going to be a solo job. This often happens when your spouse is not interested or invested in making any changes to your marriage. Occasionally, this is because your spouse may believe that the marriage is over and that nothing can be done […]

Marriages That Survive A Trial Separation: What Do They Have In Common?

By: Leslie Cane:  I hear from a lot of separated wives (and occasionally husbands too,) who are looking for hope that their marriage can be saved.  Many are researching what it takes to save a marriage and are looking for inspirational stories of couples who have actually done this.  Often, they are looking for a […]

I Don’t Think I Want To Reconcile. But My Spouse Does

By: Leslie Cane:  It would be ideal if both separated spouses decided at exactly the same time that it’s time to reconcile.  But this is rarely what happens.  Usually, one spouse is sure that they want to save the marriage while another still has doubts – sometimes very serious ones. And the spouse with the […]

I’m Worried That I’m Too Available To My Spouse During Our Marital Separation

By: Leslie Cane:  When you’re separated and you can’t help but notice that the phone rarely rings to interrupt the loneliness, you might find yourself doing what you said that you would never do – being up for almost anything when your separated spouse calls. Even if you are angry with him or have vowed […]

I Can’t Bring Up Our Issues And Marital Problems Without Causing A Huge Fight

By: Leslie Cane:  It’s tricky when you know that your marriage is potentially in trouble, but you can’t talk to your spouse about the same.  You aren’t wanting to bring up your issues to cause problems or to end your marriage.  You want to bring up your issues so that you can save your marriage.  […]