What Does It Mean That My Husband Wants Time Apart From Me? He Says He Needs Time To Himself.

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives who find this site end up here because they are dealing with a husband who has asked for time away. He is often vague in this request. Sometimes, it isn’t clear if he wants time away from his wife, his marriage, his life, or all three. And not only is […]

How Do I Communicate With My Husband Without Fighting?: How To Avoid Anger, Frustration, And Shut Down

By: Leslie Cane: Many of the people who write to me about the problems or troubles in their marriages realize that a break down in communication is one of the major issues that they face and need to overcome. As easy as it is to identify that you have these issues, it can be more […]

How To Change Your Husband’s Mind About Divorcing You

By: Leslie Cane: One of the most common questions that I get on my blog is “how can I make my husband change his mind about divorcing me?” This is a loaded question, of course. The answer is going to be different depending upon what is causing your husband to want to divorce you in […]

Stages To A Marital Reconciliation. Are There Steps That Should Be Followed?

By: Leslie Cane: Most wives who are separated, taking a marital break, or giving their spouse space desperately want to know where they are in this process. In other words, they want to know if they’re making sufficient progress in the hopes that the separation will soon end so that they can reconcile and move […]

How To Act When Your Husband Leaves

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who are emotionally devastated after their husband has left them. But, because of strategic reasons, they aren’t sure if they should show him this reality.   Many ask me if they should try to tone down their emotions or to portray themselves in a certain way in order […]

I Asked My Husband To Move Out, And Now He Won’t Talk To Me. I Was Only Trying To Scare Him.

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives become very desperate to get their husbands to pay attention (and to take action) when the marriage is in real trouble. When it’s clear that it will something drastic to bring about real change, wives sometimes resort to threats or bluffs to get our husbands to finally stand up and […]

My Husband Is A Workaholic. He Never Prioritizes Couple Or Family Time, And Our Marriage Is Suffering.

By: Leslie Cane: You don’t often read about a spouse’s job as being a common cause of marital issues, separation, or divorce. But I’d argue that it is an extremely common complaint from couples whose marriage is trouble. Sure, it may not rank as high as money issues or infidelity. But I hear from many […]

I’m Unhappy And My Husband Doesn’t Care.

By: Leslie Cane: It’s very hurtful to have the perception that your spouse does not care about your well beings or your feelings. When we take our wedding vows, we assume that we’re going to work very hard to ensure our husband’s happiness, and we expect that he is going to do the same. When […]

We Have Serious Intimacy Issues In Our Marriage. Can We Overcome Them To Save It?

By: Leslie Cane: Many people dealing with a struggling marriage know that a lack of intimacy is either a symptom or a cause of some of their most serious marital problems. It’s rare for people to tell me that they have absolutely no trouble in the intimacy department. If your marriage is struggling, stagnant, or […]

Tips For When You Want To Save Your Marriage On Your Own But Are Feeling Hopeless That It Will Actually Work

By: Leslie Cane: Most of us decide to save our marriages on our own because it has become clear that our husband isn’t on board. He may tell us that he’s sure the marriage is over. He may move out. Or he may make it crystal clear that he’s not willing to do any heavy […]