How To Deal With An Arrogant Husband During Your Separation: My Husband Says I Can’t Let Go Of Him.

Many husbands who initiate a separation are fairly confident about their wives’ level of commitment during it. After all, it is the husband who wanted to separate in the first place. Since many wives don’t want any marital break, we often assume that the wife will cling to her marriage for dear life, and there […]

Runaway Husbands Who Come Back: Do They Have Anything In Common? Why Do They Return Home?

Sometimes I hear from wives who refer to their separated spouses as “runaway husbands.” I can’t help it. I always get a weird mental picture from this phrase. I picture a grown man with a knapsack thrown across his shoulder, slinking away in the dead of the night. I suppose “running away” is a phrase […]

My Separated Husband Says He Has To Figure Himself Out Before He Can Think About A Reconciliation

If you are dealing with a martial separation, chances are that you probably are not at your personal best. What I mean by that is that someone is more likely to seek separation if they are personally struggling than if they are on top of their game. So it makes sense that many people will […]

Why Would My Husband Dare Me To Divorce Him?

I believe that many wives have this fantasy that any time they mention the “d-word,” their husbands will fall over themselves and argue to stay together. Unfortunately, this is not a reality for many of us. Some wives have husbands who are indifferent and who will tell you that if you want to pursue a […]

My Husband Isn’t A Happy Family Man Anymore. He’s Lost Interest In Me, Our Kids, And In Home Life

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from wives who are not yet separated, but who worry that a separation may occur in the future. Many of these wives can feel their husbands’ interest and affection slipping away. One of them might say something like this, “my husband and I actually became closer when we became […]

I Constantly Bring Up Our Marital Problems, and My Husband Won’t Even Acknowledge Them, Much Less Work on Them.

This is the time of year when we all look around and evaluate how we live our lives and invest in our relationships. This is the season of resolutions and sweeping improvements. So it is no wonder that January is the time of year when many of us focus on our unhappiness with our marriage […]

A New Year’s Resolution For Getting Your Husband Back? Here’s Some Tips To Consider:

By: Leslie Cane: You might think your New Year’s Resolution is unique. After all, millions of people vow to lose weight, make more money, or get organized. But how many resolve to save their marriage or get their spouse back? This resolution probably isn’t as rare as you assume. Since marriage is among our most […]

Trial Separation Ground Rules: Why You Should Try To Use Them To Your Advantage

It’s usually a good idea to try to set some ground rules before you begin your trial or marital separation. Having a clear understanding of what is going to happen can help you avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Unfortunately, it’s common for each spouse to have a very different perception of “ground rules.” Usually, the […]

The Pros and Cons of A Trial Separation: Important Pluses and Minuses.

By: Leslie Cane: Many people feel intense worry when they are considering a trial separation. What if this is the wrong decision? What if the separation pushes you toward a divorce that you don’t want? Is there another alternative that you haven’t explored? These are all very valid questions. As someone who separated myself (although […]

Trial Separation Statistics: What Are The Odds Of Getting Back Together After A Separation? What Are The Chances Of Reconciling?

By: Leslie Cane: It’s not uncommon for people facing a trial separation to seek out statistics on the same. It’s normal to want to know what you are up against. People want to know if separation is usually a precursor to divorce or if the process actually helps most of the couples who attempt it. […]