My Separated Husband Never Comforts Me When I’m Upset. Should He Still Care For Me Emotionally? Tips For Improving His Emotional Intelligence.

By: Leslie Cane: It’s common for wives to feel that their husband is not as emotionally connected as they are. This can be true whether you are currently separated or not. (A separation does add another complication to the mix, but most wives have wondered if their husband is as emotionally invested as he should […]

When I’m With My Separated Husband, He Tells Me He’s Not Feeling It

If you are separated but hoping to reconcile, you may frequently attempt to gauge how your separated husband feels. After all, it will be difficult to reconcile unless you are both willing. Sometimes, it is nearly impossible to know how your husband feels because he is evasive. Other times, he bluntly shares his feelings, but […]

I’m Always Worrying During My Marital Or Trial Separation

I hear from many wives who are suffering from self-defeating thoughts during (or about) their marital or trial separation. Perhaps the separation isn’t going as planned. Perhaps it is taking longer than anticipated. Whatever the reason, many wives become discouraged early in the process and begin to worry and ruminate. Here is an example. Someone […]

I Am The Least Important Thing In My Separated Husband’s Life: Tips That Might Help

Many separated wives are hoping that their husbands will miss them during the separation and therefore experience some important revelations. For example, many wives hope that he realizes that he has taken her for granted. Instead, some find that their husband seems to care less than ever. A wife might say, “we’ve been separated for […]

My Separated Husband Wants Nothing To Do With Me. How Do I Get Him Back If He Doesn’t Call Or Come Around?

By: Leslie Cane: There are many difficult situations one must navigate during a marital separation. Here is a common one: You been asked to give your husband space. You know that you should comply. However, once you do, how will you ever reconcile? If you rarely see him and no one is calling or visiting, […]

The Magic Of Keeping A Journal During Your Marital Or Trial Separation: Free Prompts To Get You Started.

I have gone into great detail about how I got through my own marital separation, so I won’t repeat that here. But one invaluable tool was a simple journal. I have kept a journal off and on since I was a child, so journaling comes pretty naturally to me. However, some additional suggestions from a […]

My Spouse Left Me. Will He Grieve? Because I Am Grieving.

Many newly separated wives find themselves bitterly alone. Understandably, these wives feel a profound sense of loss. Some had a warning that their husband would leave. Others did not. Regardless of whether you were able to brace yourself, having your spouse leave can be unsettling and devastating. I remember those dark days very well. It […]

Why Do We Pine For A Spouse During A Trial Separation?

This blog is about getting through your separation and hopefully, saving your marriage in the process. Because of this theme, much of the audience consists of women who are spending time away from their husband while trying to get him back. From those I hear from, it is clear that most yearn for their husband. […]

Five Mistakes That Can Cause Your Separation To Go Horribly Wrong

Many wives who visit this blog already have anxiety about their marital separations. Most of these wives never wanted to separate in the first place. This entire scenario was set into motion by their husbands. I am writing this article in the hopes of lessening some of that painful anxiety. By listing the following five […]

I Think A Midlife Crisis Made My Spouse Leave. How Do I Know If I’m Right? Look For These Signs.

By: Leslie Cane: Many of the wives who read my articles believe that at least part of the motivation behind their separation is their husband’s midlife crisis. However, there is always the worry that the midlife crisis has become a catch-all for most unhappy husbands. Nonetheless, some wives rush to put their husbands in this […]