What To Say To A Husband Who Is About To Leave You: The Words To Say To Eventually Save Your Marriage

By: Leslie Cane: I know the feeling that many wives have when their husband is about to walk out the door to pursue a break or separation. There can be a sense of panic. You can feel desperate. And you are more likely to say or do something that you might regret. This article will […]

My Separated Husband Isn’t Acting Like His Regular Self

Many separated wives worry about their husbands. Yes, they have plenty of reasons to worry about themselves. They, too, are hurting. They, too, are struggling. But, as they look around at the situation, they know that they are still themselves. But they cannot say the same about their husbands. Someone might explain, “my husband and […]

How To Limit Pain and Suffering During Your Trial Or Marital Separation

I would never pretend that my marital separation was not one of the most painful periods of my life. It absolutely was. But, during the latter part of it, I learned to let go of attachments and expectations. This change in thinking eventually helped with my reconciliation. Looking back now, I wish I’d used some […]

Depression During Your Marital Separation. When Is It More Than Sadness? What Can You Do To Feel Better?

Before I write another word, I want to stress that if you think that you may be depressed, I urge you to see your doctor or a therapist (or to reach out to the countless free mental health or depression helplines available in nearly every community or online.)  I am not a doctor, and I […]

My Husband Won’t Look At Me When I Ask To Save Our Marriage. There’s No Eye Contact Anymore

Understandably, many wives who are worried about their marital status will flat our ask their husband to save that same marriage. Typically, both parties know that the marriage is in trouble, but sometimes, only one spouse is openly invested in saving it. A wife might say, “I know that my marriage is in serious jeopardy. […]

Taking A Break During (And From) Your Marital Separation: Why It Can Be A Healthy Idea To Stop Ruminating Or Clinging Too Tightly

Occasionally, I check the stats for this blog to tell me which types of articles visitors most enjoy. This information helps me when I sit down to write future articles. However, in doing this research, I’ve noticed something that sometimes concerns me. Many visitors come by daily. Or even multiple times per day. At first […]

How To Handle The Fear That Your Separated Spouse Won’t Come Back

Many people are reluctantly separated. Many of them only accepted a separation because it was clear their spouse would not be talked out of his desire to separate – at least for a while. And, for many, separation is a better alternative than going straight for a divorce. So while these folks reluctantly agreed to […]

My Separated Husband Wants to Spend Time Together Every Day But Won’t Commit to Our Marriage.

Many separated wives want more time with their separated husbands. Often, because he has requested space, he can be distant during this time. However, some husbands are willing to spend substantial amounts of time with their separated wives. Unfortunately, many of these husbands are careful to stop there. There are happy to spend time together […]

My Separated Husband Comes Home To Mow the Lawn and Play With the Dog. Are These Good Signs?

Many separated wives are lucky enough to have a husband who still feels somewhat responsible for her and for the household. To that end, the husband will often regularly return home to complete household tasks and responsibilities. The wives are often grateful for these gestures. It’s hard enough being alone, but it would be even […]

Can Unhappy Marriages Become Happy Again? Yes! Here’s What It Takes To Rebuild.

By: Leslie Cane: It’s common for me to hear from people who are dealing with an unhappy spouse or an unhappy marriage. Rebuilding contentment in your marriage is challenging enough, but the challenge can feel insurmountable when your spouse expresses doubt about your ability to be a happy couple going forward. Often, we promise counseling, […]