My Husband Said He Married Me Because I’m Safe And Now He Wants To Separate

By: Leslie Cane: Sometimes, when a husband announces that he wants a separation, he will let many unpleasant realities slip out. He may reveal hurtful secrets. He might say the marriage was a mistake or that he chose you based on attributes other than love. For example, sometimes a husband might admit that he chose […]

What Do You Tell Your Children About A Trial Separation?

By: Leslie Cane: Many couples attempt a trial separation instead of divorce in part because of their children. Many realize that the ideal situation means that children grow up in a home with both loving parents. Of course, this isn’t always possible. And many healthy, happy, and well-adjusted people have divorced parents. But, couples understandably […]

My Spouse Shuts Me Out So Much I Feel Like A Single Parent Or As If I Live Alone

By Leslie Cane: Many people feel as if their spouse transformed after a notable event in their marriage. For many people, this is the birth of their children. For others, it is another stressor or challenge. Regardless, I often hear men lament that their wives became more controlling and less attentive after having kids, while […]

My Husband Wants A Separation Because He Says He Wants To Think About Himself For Once

By: Leslie Cane: An unfortunate truth is that often men who believe they want a separation also believe they are finally making themselves a priority after years of sacrifice. They’ll convince themselves that it’s time to consider their own needs for a change.  This makes reconciliation a bigger challenge than it already is. A wife might […]