When is it Time to Give Up on My Marriage? Tips and Advice to Help You Decide

By: Leslie Cane: The other day, I spoke with a concerned wife who expressed fears about the state of her marriage. She reluctantly admitted that she was contemplating whether it was time to just give up.  She described a situation where communication between her and her husband had broken down, leading to constant arguments. She […]

Will My Husband Ever Want Me Back? Advice That May Help to Make This Happen

By: Leslie Cane: Few wives who read this blog think “good riddance” when it comes to their husbands’ unhappiness. Usually, either the husband has left or has hinted that he is getting ready to do so and this breaks the wives’ hearts because they are not yet ready to give up on their marriages. They […]

My Husband Says He Wants To Be Free – What Do I Do?

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives are dealing with husbands who have decided that they want to be “free” and are going to pursue a separation or a divorce. The husbands will typically offer all sorts of broad excuses – such as they felt that the “responsibility” or “lack of freedom” in the marriage was suffocating […]

Can A Marriage Be Saved If There’s No Physical Attraction? Why “Physical Attraction” May Not Be What You Think

By: Leslie Cane: Many people who read this blog feel sure that their marriages are over. To that end, one of the most typical issues that comes up is a wife who is being told that her husband is no longer attracted to her. And she worries that this means the end of everything. She […]

Regrets Many Separated Wives Feel During Their Marital Separation

By: Leslie Cane: Separated wives sometimes ask me if their husbands might feel any regret for initiating the separation. I believe that it depends on the situation. Some separated husbands can and do feel regret. But what many separated wives don’t think about (or don’t anticipate) are the regrets that they, themselves, might feel. Because […]

My Separated Husband Wants to “Pull the Bandaid Off” and Attempt to Move Back In Together. I’m Not Sure This is the Best Idea 

By: Leslie Cane: Many separated wives can’t wait for the day when they can move back in with their husbands. After all, separation is lonely. And the uncertainty of an unknown outcome isn’t a fun way to live.   I know that I felt that way. My husband was mostly not receptive to me for the […]

How Can You Work on Yourself During Your Separation When Your Husband’s Receptiveness Waxes and Wane or He’s Hot and Cold?

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives who read my articles know that I believe one of the best ways you can help yourself during your marital separation is to make the time work for you by working on yourself. By that, I mean practicing extreme self-care and doing the things that make you happy, help you […]

How to Reignite Your Marital Relationship by Taking Strategic Baby Steps When Your Husband Wants Out

By: Leslie Cane: If you’re reading this, you’re probably dealing with a not-too-pleasant time in your marriage. You might be facing separation, divorce, or a marital break. Fortunately, I believe (from my own experience) that there are some strategic things you can do to save your marriage from the brink of disaster. And I’ll discuss […]

I’m So Afraid I’m Going to Lose My Husband And My Marriage- Tips and Advice That May Help

By: Leslie Cane: Many wives are beside themselves when they feel their husbands slipping away. Many cannot help but notice their husbands’ attention, commitment, and affection are waning. Some have felt this shift for quite some time, but when many of these wives attempt to discuss this shift with their husbands, they find that he’s […]

We Don’t Love Each Other Anymore But We Don’t Want a Divorce – What Now?

By: Leslie Cane: Most people going through a separation know that it’s common for there to be one spouse who does not love or is not “in love” with the other. Usually, you have one person who is sure they still love their spouse, while another is claiming not to feel anything anymore. Sometimes though, […]