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By: Leslie Cane: Needless to say, wives of husbands who want to separate typically have a lot of questions that they want answered. But, they intuitively realize that this is a delicate situation and they aren’t quite sure which questions to ask and how to ask them. I often hear comments like “Should I ask […]

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by: Leslie Cane:  It can be an awful feeling when you know your husband is thinking about a divorce, and it feels like there isn’t much you can do about it. A wife in this situation might say: “My husband admitted to me last night that he’s been thinking about a divorce a lot lately. […]

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By: Leslie Cane: Many separated wives find that their husband is trying to keep them at a far distance during their trial separation. The wife may have hoped that the separation would make things better. But when she finds her husband being resistant to her, it can cause her to wonder if her marriage even […]

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By: Leslie Cane: Many of the wives that read my articles are opposed to a divorce. Usually, their husbands are the ones pushing to end the marriage while they’re trying to do everything in their power to save it. For many wives, a divorce is the absolute worst-case scenario. A wife might say: “To me, […]

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By: Leslie Cane: When you are separated but don’t want to be, you’re often looking for any opportunity to feel closer to your separated husband. One way you might try to do this is to get him to talk to you and share his feelings. You figure if you can continue to communicate, then at […]

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By: Leslie Cane: It’s an awful feeling when you know that a marital separation might be on the horizon. It’s an even worse feeling when you suspect that your spouse is strongly hinting that you should be the one to leave. Often, this is your home and where you feel the most comfortable. And, assuming […]

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By: Leslie Cane: Many wives who never wanted to separate are looking for a crack in the wall where their separation is concerned. What I mean by that is because they don’t want to be separated and are terrified of getting a divorce, they’re looking for a crack somewhere that they can exploit to change […]

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By: Leslie Cane: It’s not unusual for the spouses to fiercely disagree about a separation. Typically, one person knows that separating is the last thing they want, while the other believes it is the right thing to do. The reluctant spouse almost always knows there will be lasting and deep regret if the separation turns […]

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By: Leslie Cane: It can be a challenge to keep a family close during a marital separation. This is especially true when there are children involved. Many parents do everything in their power to prioritize their children’s well-being at the expense of their own. Many attempt to put their own feelings on the back burner […]

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By: Leslie Cane: It’s very natural to watch your separated spouse’s behavior very closely. This is especially true if you want to reconcile. You’re looking for clues. You’re looking for hope. You want to see evidence that there is a chance – one day and some way – that things might change. And you are […]

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