I Get Angry At My Spouse And Say Hurtful Things That I Regret And Now My Spouse Might Want A Separation

By: Leslie Cane: We all occasionally say things that we regret. Some of the time, these slips of the tongue do not come back to bite us. Sometimes, however, if we slip too often, we may find that this has an unfortunate (and potentially lasting) effect on our most important relationships. An example is when […]

Has Moving Out Ever Saved A Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people whose spouse is insisting on moving out. Some of the time, the spouse justifies the move by saying that he is doing so in order to save the marriage. This is confusing to many people. Doesn’t moving out just make things more distant and awkward? Isn’t moving […]

My Husband Left Me And Told Me He Thinks There’s Better Than Me Out There

By: Leslie Cane: It can be a very tough blow when your spouse leaves you. But the blow can feel even worse when the reason that your husband gives for leaving seems personal. One example is when he tells you that he believes that there might be someone “better” for him in the outside world. […]

My Husband Won’t Commit To Saving Our Marriage. What Can I Do?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who feel sure that they could save their marriage if their husband would just cooperate and make the commitment to help them. And sometimes, if he is reluctant to commit or hesitates, the wife wonders if saving the marriage is even going to possible when she’s having […]

My Spouse Belittles My Attempts To Save Our Marriage, Cracks Sarcastic Jokes, And All But Makes Fun Of Me

By: Leslie Cane: When your spouse agrees to allow you to try to save your marriage, you may feel as if you’ve just scored a major victory.  It may seem as if all you have to do is to get down to work to find the right strategy and eventually your marriage will be saved.  […]

I’m Separated And Being Ignored. And I Don’t Like It

By: Leslie Cane:  I dialog with many people who are going through a marital separation and I have gone through one myself.  The majority of people describe the separation as very difficult and heartbreaking.  Very few people enjoy their lives during the separation – partially because there is just too much uncertainty, pain, and drama.  […]

I No Longer Feel Excited When I See My Husband. Does This Mean That My Marriage Is Over?

By: Leslie Cane:  There is no question that sexual attraction and physical intimacy are important components to a marriage.  When we are dating and experiencing these feelings, they give us a sense of euphoria and confirm that we are most definitely with the right person.  If and when they start to wane in any way, […]

Husbands That Don’t Want To Live At Home With Their Wives: What Is Their Thought Process?

By: Leslie Cane: I hear from a lot of wives who are dealing with husbands who have announced that they don’t want to live together anymore. Some of these husbands want to pursue a divorce. Some want a separation. Others just want “a break” or “some space.” And a few want to remain married but […]

How Do We Heal After My Husband Filed For Divorce And Then Changed His Mind?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who know that they were very, very close to getting a divorce. They were so close, in fact, that their husband actually went through the trouble of finding and retaining an attorney, drawing up the paper work, and then filing it. The wife was served. The divorce […]