My Husband Filed For Divorce Without Telling Me. Do I Even Have A Chance Of Saving My Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: Regardless of the specific circumstances, many wives who reach out to me are a bit panicked. Even wives whose husbands have just begun to mention “wanting space” envision a future that may include a divorce. But the wives who have a husband who has just filed divorce papers are understandably the most […]

My Husband Says He Hasn’t Been Happy In Years, So He May Want Space Or Time Away From Me.

By: Leslie Cane: If you are a wife, hearing your husband confess that he is unhappy can be extremely hurtful. But hearing him say that he has not been happy in your marriage for years is potentially devastating. And this proclamation can make you wonder if he was pretending for parts of your marriage.  How […]

My Husband Is Not Committed To Any Effort To Save Our Marriage. What Can Or Should I Do?

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives in troubled marriages believe that if they can just get their husbands to commit to working together to save the marriage, then all their troubles will be solved. After all, if both spouses join forces and are motivated to make it work, how can they fail? The problem is that, […]

Husband Not Supportive During Hard Or Difficult Times? How To Get Him To Lift You Up When You Need Him The Most

By: Leslie Cane: My grandmother always told me to choose a man on whom I could count when the roof was leaking and the kids had a cold. “Good looks are of no use when your toddler has a fever and the mortgage is due,” she’d caution when I developed the habit of chasing a […]

My Husband Wants To Separate Due To His Midlife Crisis. What Should Or Can I Do?

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from wives who tell me that their husband is starting to show signs of a mid life crisis. Sometimes, he exhibits silly and troubling behavior like trying to dress hip, getting a new car, or getting what he thinks is a hip new hair cut or way of speaking. […]

The One Key To Solving Common Marital Problems That Lead To Separation Or Divorce: What You Must Have To Save Your Marriage.

By: Leslie Cane: I hear about many different types of marital problems from people who visit this blog. From infidelity to money issues, to differing personalities, many couples feel that their issues are unique and that they need a very complex plan (and a lot of luck) to fix them. I would never tell anyone […]

After Visiting A Psychic, My Spouse Suddenly Wants A Quick Divorce, Doesn’t Love Me Anymore, And Insists She Won’t Change Her Mind.

By: Leslie Cane: It’s very frustrating when your spouse seems to make a very abrupt decision about your marriage and then tells you that there is nothing you can do to change his or her mind. It’s doubly frustrating when you suspect that your spouse is being advised by someone who doesn’t know you, or […]

Tips For Surviving The Trial Separation

By: Leslie Cane:  I often hear from people who are getting ready to start a trial separation. Most of the people who contact me never wanted the separation in the first place. Usually, they are just trying to comply with their spouse’s wishes. Sometimes, their spouse has made it clear that a separation is going […]

My Husband And I Have Nothing In Common Anymore. Can We Still Save Our Marriage?

By: Lesle Cane: I find it interesting that there is often a perception that differing personalities spice up a relationship early on, but hurt that same relationship once it has become a long-term marriage. In other words, it’s sexy when young opposites attract, but it’s a problem when those same people have been married for […]

Will My Husband Come Back If I Wait Patiently For Him?

By: Leslie Cane: Some wives want to be faithful and patient while they are waiting for their separated husband to come back home. They hope that if they don’t pressure him and try to be supportive, he will eventually appreciate this and come back. But a wife might have this concern: “my husband left me […]