My Marriage Feels Forced. What Does That Mean And What Can I Do About It?

By: Leslie Cane: People sometimes tell me that they are concerned because their marriage feels “forced.” Sometimes, they have been trying to save their marriage, or have been fighting a lot, or have an issue that they’ve been struggling to work through. As a result, sometimes they’re navigating difficult situations that bring about awkward situations. […]

Should I Leave My Husband Before He Leaves Me?: Tips And Advice To Help You Decide

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives are dealing with a husband who is asking for or insisting that he needs “space.” Sometimes, he will hint heavily that he wants to leave, separate, or divorce. Often, the wife will see this request for space as a rejection or as an indication that their marriage is on its […]

My Husband Just Moved Out Because We’re Separated. Is It Too Early To Call Him? How Early Is Too Early?

By: Leslie Cane: Folks who are recently separated often try to gauge the appropriate amount of time and frequency with which to call their spouse. Many are reeling because of the separation and very much want to reach out to their spouse. But they are scared of being rejected or of wanting too much too […]

Every Time I Try To Bring Up Our Marriage Or Trying To Save It, My Husband Changes The Subject

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from spouses who are trying in vain to get their husbands or wives to clarify what is happening with their marriage. It’s often quite obvious that there are serious problems and issues, but it can be difficult (if not downright impossible) to know what the future holds. Many people […]

How Long Do I Have To Wait For My Husband To Come Back Home Before I Get On With My Life?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from folks (usually wives) who have no idea when (or if) their spouse is coming back to them. Sometimes, they are legally separated, and sometimes their spouse has just up and lef,t either after a fight or after announcing that he’d like a break or some time to himself. […]

My Husband Says He Can’t Forgive Me Anymore

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from wives who fully realize and admit that their failing marriage is mostly their fault. Many are fully aware that they have made grave mistakes and that their husband is justified in wanting to separate or end their marriage. But this doesn’t mean that they want to give up. […]

I Left My Husband But It Was A Mistake. I Miss Him And Feel Guilty. Should I Go Back To Try To Save My Family?

By: Leslie Cane: Family can be a huge contributing factor in whether you attempt to save your marriage or not. Many people confess to me that were it not for their children, the decision of whether or not to end their marriage would probably be a lot easier. Children can even factor into the equation […]

I Want To Save My Marriage, But I Think My Husband Is Seeing Someone Else While We’re Separated.

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people (usually wives) who would very much like to save their marriage while they are separated, but they wonder if this will be possible because they suspect (or know for sure) that their husband is seeing someone else.  It’s hard enough to save your marriage together as a […]

How Long Before My Husband Comes Home So We Can Try To Work Things Out And Save Our Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who are practically pacing a trail on their floors as they are waiting for their husbands to decide to come back home and work things out. Sometimes, their husband is gone for much longer than they thought or would have hoped. Many times, he won’t give them […]

I Don’t Know If I’m Ready To End My Marriage: Tips And Advice That Might Help

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who just aren’t sure if they are truly ready to walk away from their spouse and their marriage. Sometimes, they themselves are the ones who initiated the separation, divorce, or thoughts of giving up. Other times, they are responding to (and are at the mercy of) a […]