How To Convince Your Spouse Your Marriage Is Worth Saving

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who feel that they have the almost impossible task of saving their marriage totally alone because they are the only one who believes that the marriage is worth the effort to save. Their husband has either told them that he’s unhappy and considering a divorce, or he […]

I Want To Meet My Separated Husband To Talk But He Doesn’t Seem Very Receptive

By: Leslie Cane:  Some people do very little talking in the time frame before their actual marital separation.  The reason for this is that emotions are running high and it can seem that there is very little to say that might make any difference.  Plus you can be so angry, hurt, and upset that you […]

How To Answer Questions From Other People During Your Separation

By: Leslie Cane:  When you are separated, it’s just unavoidable that you will have to attend some functions alone.  People may see you out and about without your spouse more than once.  Understandably, people can be curious and this curiosity can drive them to ask you personal questions about your separation.  It can be difficult […]

I Want My Husband To Feel And Express Real Emotions For Me Again. I Fear That We Are On The Verge Of Separation

By: Leslie Cane: There are people who have told me that even though their spouse hasn’t yet mentioned a separation or divorce, they know that it is coming. Because they can feel it. They notice a subtle shift in their spouse. He appears to be losing interest. He’s restless. And you can almost see the […]

My Husband Says We Might Get A Divorce. I’m Not Sure What “Might” Is Supposed To Mean

By: Leslie Cane: Not knowing where you stand in terms of a divorce can be frustrating, but it’s often better than the alternative. After all, many people would rather face a “possible” divorce than a “probable” or a “certain” divorce. Still, when your spouse uses phrases like he “might want a divorce,” you can find […]

My Husband Is Separating From Me To See If He Will Miss Me

By: Leslie Cane:  Facing a martial separation can be hard enough.  But feeling as if you have to perform or to meet some criteria during that separation can be doubly upsetting.  This is especially true if your husband announces that he wants to see if he will ‘miss you’ during the separation.  Because this implies […]

My Separated Spouse Doesn’t Want A Divorce, But Doesn’t Want To Move Back Home Either

By: Leslie Cane: Often, when your spouse tells you that he wants a divorce, you envision that in a certain amount of time, you will either divorce or reconcile. In my experience, most people who are separated (myself included) expect one of these two scenarios. Most of us HOPE that we will be reconciled. But […]