My Separated Husband Says It’s Over Between Us. He Wants To Know Why I Won’t Accept It.

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who want to believe in their hearts that there is still a chance for their separated marriage.  However, their husband isn’t nearly as optimistic and he will sometimes try to convince the wife that she should just accept that there may not be a reconciliation.  Often, the […]

Trial Separation Duration: For How Long Should It Last?

I sometimes hear from people who are considering a trial separation.  Sometimes, one spouse wants to separation much more than the other.  And the spouse who is reluctant about the separation wants to make it as short as is possible.  People seem to intuitively know that the longer a separation lasts, the less the chance […]

Getting Your Marriage Back Together Obstacles

I hear from a lot of people who are trying to get their marriage back on track.  Many of them are dealing with a spouse who is very resistant.  However sometimes, they are their own worst enemy.  I know this because I was my own worst enemy when what I wanted more than anything in […]

My Husband Doesn’t Help Out Around The House. Does This Mean That He Doesn’t Love Me Or Care About Our Marriage Anymore?

By: Leslie Cane: There are certain behaviors that wives start to notice when they suspect that their husband has begun to check out of their marriage. One example is when he is no longer interested in making sure that the home runs smoothly. Perhaps he used to take an interest in household maintenance (even if […]

I’m Not Sure If I Can Tolerate My Husband Or Marriage Anymore. Should I Try To Save It Or Just Leave? Which Would Be Easier Or Healthier?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks who know that they are at a crossroads in their marriages. They are well aware that neither themselves nor their spouse is happy. They look around and they perceive that their marriage is “less than” that of friends, family members, or associates. So they start to wonder […]

Signs That Your Marriage May Be Breaking Down

There seems to be a perception in some people that for many marriages, it is one catastrophic event that ends things. People assume that it is things like adultery, a job loss, or money struggles that doom your marriage. While these things do sometimes happen, it is just as common for a marriage to break […]

Marital Separation Boundaries: What Should They Be? How Do You Set Them?

Many people intuitively know that it’s best to attempt to agree about several upcoming aspects of a martial or trial separation. However, knowing and doing are two different things. You can know that it’s optimal to set guidelines or boundaries and still be unsure about how to broach this topic or which boundaries are most […]

Bird Nesting During A Trial Or Temporary Separation. Can It Work?

I’ve had people ask me if bird nesting is a good solution for a couple who feels the need to try a marital separation.  These couples are focused on making life easier for their children. To be clear, bird nesting is a situation where the parent who is caring for the child at the time […]

My Husband Wants Me Out Of The House. Sometimes I Feel Like My Husband Acts Rude To Get Me To Leave Him. But I Don’t Want To Leave My Home.

By: Leslie Cane: Often, there’s a period of time in your marriage where you know that a separation could be just around the corner. During this time period, you and your husband can kind of circle one another. Both parties can feel that one of them is going to make the move to leave. The […]