Why Does He Really Want A Divorce? Here’s Some Possible Reasons

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who have been served with divorce papers or whose husbands have told them that they want to end the marriage. And, much of the time, the husband will not give concrete reasons as to why he is doing this. The wife will be determined to find out […]

My Husband Moved Out and I Have Very Little Access to Him. How Can I Save My Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: One of the most heartbreaking days in a troubled marriage is when your husband physically moves out. Maybe it happened suddenly after an argument, or maybe it was the result of a long, slow slide into distance and disconnection. Either way, you’re now left standing in your empty house and wondering how […]

My Husband Moved Out And Now He Won’t Talk To Me

By: Leslie Cane: Everyone who has even dealt with a martial separation knows that it is very challenging. And this is true even when communication is open and frequent. This is also true even when you knew that the separation was coming. But, when there was very little warning that a separation was approaching and […]

How Do I Make My Husband Want Me Again After Leaving?

by: Leslie Cane: I get several variations on this question quite often. Sometimes, the person writing (usually the wife) has left their spouse and decides that this was a huge mistake. They wish that they could take this all back and return home to save the marriage. They want to know how to undo the […]

Ways to Make Your Husband Love You Again

By: Leslie Cane: A common theme in many of the emails that I receive from wives is wanting advice about ways that they can get their husbands to love them with the same commitment and intensity that they used to share. Perhaps the spark has gone. Perhaps the husband has detached or checked out, or […]

What to Say (And Not Say) to Your Husband During a Marital Separation

By: Leslie Cane:  When you’re separated from your husband but still holding out hope, every text, phone call, or brief interaction can feel loaded. You may find yourself overthinking every word, wondering if you’re saying too much, too little, or the wrong thing altogether. One woman told me, “I feel like I’m walking on eggshells. […]

How to Improve Your Odds of a Reconciliation After a Marital Separation

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are navigating one of the hardest times of their lives — a marital separation. Some saw it coming, and others felt like it hit them out of nowhere. Either way, there’s usually one common thread – especially if they are reaching out to me: they’re not […]

My Husband Might Want To Come Back After Leaving. What Do I Do?

by: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who had quite mixed feelings. As one example, a wife’s husband had left her about eight months ago. She was absolutely devastated when he left. There were days that she didn’t even want to get out of bed or carry on with her regular life. But, somehow, […]

My Friends And Family Say I’m Crazy to Still Hold Out Hope for My Marriage After My Husband Left. But I Can’t Let Go.

By: Leslie Cane: It’s one of the most isolating experiences a woman can go through. Your husband has left, your friends and family are telling you to move on because it is obvious that your marriage is over. But deep down, something inside you refuses to give up. They mean well, of course. They think they’re […]

How Should I React When My Husband Says He’s Moving Out?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are so upset or shocked by their husband announcing that he’s moving.  Because of their overwhelming emotions, they often aren’t sure how to formulate an appropriate response. Many have conflicting feelings. They are angry or sad, but they want to react in a way that is […]