How Do I Show My Estranged, Separated Husband That He’d Be Making A Big Mistake By Divorcing Me?

By: Leslie Cane: When you are separated but don’t want to be, your biggest fear is often divorce. Sure, you don’t want the separation to linger on forever. And yes, you’re lonely and scared. But, at the same time, if you’re separated, that means that you aren’t divorced. So you’re likely stuck in a situation […]

What To Do When You’re Separated And Your Spouse Is Seeing Someone Else

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people (usually wives) who are beside themselves because they have recently learned that their separated spouse is seeing someone else. Often, they were still holding out some hope that they could save their marriage, so they aren’t sure how to react to this. I heard from a wife […]

I Feel Like I’m Doing All The Right Things During My Separation, But It Makes No Difference

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives vow to force themselves to make all the right moves during their marital or trial separation. They know that it may sometimes be difficult to take the high road. Or that they may have to force themselves not to give in to despair or pettiness. But they want to do […]

How Do I Leave My Marriage When I Know It’s Not Over For Me?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who know that they might be at the end of their marriages. Most of them are devastated by this. They are still invested in their husband. But none of this seems to matter, because he wants out, and he seemingly won’t listen to anything the wife will […]

Unhappy Husband Wants a Divorce, But You Don’t? Why Doing No Harm Might Be Your Most Powerful Step.

By: Leslie Cane: If you’re here and reading this article, then it’s clear that your husband wants a divorce and you don’t. You could be at any point on the journey. He may have only suggested a divorce, so you’re early in the process. Or he may have actually filed and moved out.   Despite the […]

Can You Stop a Divorce By Not Fighting Or Contesting It, And Giving Up A Combative Stance?

By: Leslie Cane: It’s no secret that I’ll almost always advocate saving your marriage over a divorce. So its no wonder that I sometimes get emails from people looking to slow or stop their husband’s attempt to divorce them. People sometimes seek help with legal strategies like refusing service or “contesting” the divorce to slow […]

My Husband Doesn’t Feel Anything Anymore. He’s Shut Down And Now He’s Claiming Not To Love Me.

By: Leslie Cane: There’s no question that this year has been a rough one. We’re living in a global pandemic, but many of us are also dealing with issues concerning our employment, our kids’ schooling, and caring for vulnerable older family members. Some of us have been furloughed or lost our jobs. Others are juggling […]

What Can You Do When You Want To Save Your Marriage But Your Husband Doesn’t Love You Anymore And Wants A Divorce?

By: Leslie Cane: I hear from a lot of wives who are beyond devastated and unsure of how they’re going to cope when their husband has just made a devastating announcement. Not only is he no longer in love, but he also wants a divorce. Either one of these announcements is devastating by itself. But […]

What Can You Do When Your Spouse Says He Wants To Be Free?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people who are on the receiving end of a request for freedom. Often, this not only hurts, but it leaves a lot of confusion as to how you are supposed to respond and to handle this. Because most people get married in order to have someone with whom […]

How Does The No Contact Separation Work? What Are The Rules?

By: Leslie Cane: Occasionally, I hear from people who ask me for specifics about a “no contact rule” during a marital separation. Perhaps they are dealing with a spouse who has been very clear on his desire for space and, as a result, has asked for no contact from the other spouse. Or, maybe they […]