My Husband Acts Happy Now That We’re Separated. What Does This Mean For Our Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from wives who are disappointed to observe that their husband actually seems happier with life once their marital separation has begun.  Many of them hoped or assumed that both of them would be miserable without one another and, as a result, the husband would come home sooner rather than […]

My Husband Is Sending Me Mixed Signals About The Divorce. Does He Want One Or Not?

By: Leslie Cane: Most of the women who contact me want more than anything for their husband to change his mind about the separation or the divorce so that they can save their marriage and move on.  This process is difficult enough, but it becomes a little harder when your husband begins to send you […]

Why You Shouldn’t Hyper Focus on the Divorce When You’re Trying to Save Your Marriage (and What to Do Instead)

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes speak with wives who feel like they’re standing at the edge of a cliff, staring down at what looks like the end of their marriage. They’ll say things like, “My husband says he wants a divorce. But I love him. I don’t want this. I’d do anything to change his […]

How to Ask Your Husband If He Wants Out—And Get an Honest Answer Without Making Things Worse

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes speak with wives who are living with an uneasy feeling they can’t quite shake. They suspect something is off in their marriage. Their husband seems distant. Disconnected. Maybe even downright unhappy. And although he hasn’t said the words out loud, they have this growing suspicion: Does he want out? And […]

What Can a Wife Do When Her Husband Says He’s Fallen Out of Love With Her?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes speak with wives who are absolutely heartbroken when their husband tells them something like, “I just don’t feel the same way about you anymore,” or worse, “I think I’ve fallen out of love with you.” It’s one of those statements that lands like a punch to the stomach — and […]

I Want to Save My Marriage, But My Husband Has Already Left. What Now?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes speak with wives who are in this exact situation. Their husband has already left the house, the marriage, or both — and they’re left wondering how on earth they’re supposed to fix things when he’s no longer even there. I often get comments like: “I want so badly to save my […]

Don’t Understand Why Your Husband Wants a Divorce? Here’s Where to Place Your Focus

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes dialogue with wives who are completely blindsided when their husband announces that he wants a divorce. Some say they knew things weren’t perfect, but they never imagined it was this bad. Others felt like their marriage was actually in a good place—at least good enough that divorce seemed completely out of […]

Suddenly, All of My Husband’s Feelings for Me Are Totally Gone

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes speak with wives who are heartbroken after hearing their husband say something like, “I just don’t have feelings for you anymore.” It’s crushing, confusing, and often completely unexpected—especially when just a short time ago, things seemed stable or even loving. Many women in this situation can’t help but wonder: How does […]

I Wanted a Break From My Husband, But Now I Want Him Back

By Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from women who were the ones to ask for a break or separation in their marriage. At the time, it felt like the right thing to do—or maybe even the only thing to do. But after some time and distance, they begin to feel differently. They realize they may […]

My Husband Claims He Loves Me, So Why Is He Asking for a Divorce?

By: Leslie Cane: I once spoke with a wife who was completely heartbroken and utterly confused. After eight years of marriage, her husband came home one day and calmly told her that he’d been thinking about either separating or getting a divorce. Just like that. He admitted he hadn’t been happy for a while—but said […]