My Husband Feels Trapped In Our Marriage. He Says He’s Miserable. How Am I Supposed To Take This?

By: Leslie Cane: Sometimes, you have a feeling that your marriage is deteriorating, but you hope that perhaps you are making things worse than they are. That is until your spouse says something that leaves you with no doubt that you were right. Sometimes your spouse uses extremely hurtful adjectives that can leave you unsure […]

How To Avoid A Separation In Your Marriage (Without Trying To Talk, Pressure, Or Scare Your Spouse Out Of It.)

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people whose spouse has announced that he wants to separate or divorce. Most of the people I hear from do not agree to this.  But of course, there are two people in any marriage.  So just one person wanting to remain together does not necessarily mean that it […]

After Decades Of Marriage, My Spouse Acts Like he Wants A Life Without Me In It

It can feel devastating when you’ve given much of your adult life to your spouse and your family and then one day it seems as if your spouse is just ready to discard everything that you’ve worked for. There are many unpleasant factors about getting older, but having a middle-aged spouse experience a midlife crisis […]

My Husband Wants A Temporary Separation. I’m Afraid That It Won’t Be Temporary

I sometimes hear from wives who have husbands seeking a “temporary” separation.  Often, these husbands are very careful to paint a picture of what might only be a slight pause in the marriage.  The husband indicates that he would like to leave or to move out only temporarily in order to “sort himself out” or […]

Marital Separation Consequences

Most of the readers of this blog are women.  Specifically, they are wives.  Many of the wives are stuck in a marital or trial separation that they did not want.  This causes a lot of anxiety and worry.  Many worry about the separation before it actually happens.  (And then we do everything in our power […]

My Husband Is Open To A Reconciliation.  But He Says If It’s Going To Happen, It Needs To Happen Very Slowly. Is This A Bad Sign?  Is He Actually Sincere?

I sometimes hear from wives who could have been my past self.  The reason for this is that they are separated and somewhat desperate to reconcile and save their marriages.  I typically have a very good idea of how they feel because I have been there.  I know that when you are separated, there is […]

My Husband Cried When He Asked For A Separation And Possibly A Divorce. Does This Mean That A Reconciliation Is Possible?

I often hear from wives who are ruminating over their husband’s announcement that he wants a break, separation, or possibly a divorce. Understandably, these wives can go over and over not only what he said, but HOW he said it. People suppose that it might be meaningful if he was indecisive or if he showed […]

My Husband Doesn’t Care That Our Marriage Is Falling Apart. Can It Still Work If I’m Trying To Save It And My Husband Is Not?

By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people who have a strong sense that their marriage is potentially in trouble. They can not help but notice that something has changed. Their spouse may be distant or not affectionate. It might seem as if there is nothing to really talk about anymore. There can be awkward […]

What Do These Dreams About My Separated Spouse Mean?

I sometimes hear from separated wives who have suddenly started having vivid dreams about their separated husbands.  They often wonder what this means and whether it might have any implication on a reconciliation.  Understandably, these wives are often fearful that bad or ominous dreams mean that a divorce is imminent or that good or hopeful […]

My Husband No Longer Loves Me

I often hear from wives who aren’t sure where to turn after they believe that their husband just doesn’t love them anymore.  Sometimes, these wives come to this realization after watching their husband’s behavior.  Other times, this comes after a big argument or a large issue has cropped up.  Occasionally, it is the husband who […]