When Your Spouse Tells You That He Wants Out (But You Want to Save the Marriage)

By: Leslie Cane: To this day, several years later, I still get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach when I remember back to the day that my husband sat me down and told me that he “wanted out.” Yes, there were plenty of warning signs that I either ignored or justified, but the feelings […]

What to Do If Your Spouse Wants to Move Out? Steps To Take When You Want Him Back

By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from people who are in a panic that their spouse is going to (or wants to) move out. Other than actually getting served with divorce papers, this is the scenario that strikes the most fear into your heart. It’s completely understandable to think that moving out is the beginning of […]

When Only One Spouse Wants a Divorce – Tips and Advice That May Help

By: Leslie Cane: It’s a rare occurrence that both parties are equally on board with a divorce on the horizon. It’s also rare that both parties are at peace with the decision, sure that it is the right or best thing to do. Usually, one of the spouses would like very much to save the marriage and has nagging doubts […]

How Can I Get My Husband to Want Me Again? This Advice and These Tips May Help

By: Leslie Cane: I hear from many wives who tell me that their marriages have grown cold, that their husband withdraws attention or no longer show them any affection. In short, I often hear phrases like “he doesn’t want me anymore and I don’t know what to do,” or “How can I make him want me again because right now […]

My Husband is Depressed and Wants to End Our Marriage. What Should I Do When I Want To Save It? Tips and Advice to Help

by: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who feel pretty sure that their husbands’ mental health is contributing to their wanting to end the marriage. These women sometimes tell me that their husbands are dealing with depression, anxiety, and/or loss, and they feel very strongly that these things are greatly contributing to their husband’s wanting out. Of […]

Is There Any Way To Stop My Husband From Leaving? Here’s Some Ways To Try To Make Him Stay

By: Leslie Cane: I have dialogue with wives who are beside themselves while attempting to come up with a way to keep their husbands from leaving them. Sometimes, they have advanced warnings because the husband has been hinting or telling them that he is going to leave. And sometimes, he just comes home and starts packing his bags without warning. However it happens, the […]

My Husband Says We Should Go Our Separate Ways For A While – Will He Come Back?

By: Leslie Cane: I recently heard from a wife who was quite interested in seeing what her future might hold. After she and her husband had been having problems for several months, her husband told her that he felt they should “go their separate ways for a while” and see how things turned out after […]

My Husband Says He Doesn’t Have Feelings For Me – Insights That Might Help

By: Leslie Cane: I recently heard from a wife whose husband had told her that he “no longer has any feelings” for her. They had been having marital issues for a while but had been trying to work them out. The wife felt that at times, things were beginning to get better. Apparently, the husband […]

Could A Trial Separation Save Our Marriage?

By: Leslie Cane: I once dialogued with a woman whose husband had been approaching the topic of divorce. He’d been tip-toeing around the topic for months. But lately, it had become quite clear that he thought the relationship was going to end in a divorce relatively soon. The wife was adamant that she did not […]

Trying to Save a Marriage? Insights On What Works and What Doesn’t

by: Leslie Cane: When I was trying to save my marriage years ago, I read everything I could get my hands on that would help me prevent a divorce. I blindly followed most of this advice and found it to be flawed in my particular situation, not only because it didn’t work, but because it […]