By: Leslie Cane: Not knowing where you stand in terms of a divorce can be frustrating, but it’s often better than the alternative. After all, many people would rather face a “possible” divorce than a “probable” or a “certain” divorce. Still, when your spouse uses phrases like he “might want a divorce,” you can find […]
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By: Leslie Cane: Facing a martial separation can be hard enough. But feeling as if you have to perform or to meet some criteria during that separation can be doubly upsetting. This is especially true if your husband announces that he wants to see if he will ‘miss you’ during the separation. Because this implies […]
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By: Leslie Cane: Often, when your spouse tells you that he wants a divorce, you envision that in a certain amount of time, you will either divorce or reconcile. In my experience, most people who are separated (myself included) expect one of these two scenarios. Most of us HOPE that we will be reconciled. But […]
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By: Leslie Cane: We all occasionally say things that we regret. Some of the time, these slips of the tongue do not come back to bite us. Sometimes, however, if we slip too often, we may find that this has an unfortunate (and potentially lasting) effect on our most important relationships. An example is when […]
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By: Leslie Cane: I sometimes hear from people whose spouse is insisting on moving out. Some of the time, the spouse justifies the move by saying that he is doing so in order to save the marriage. This is confusing to many people. Doesn’t moving out just make things more distant and awkward? Isn’t moving […]
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By: Leslie Cane: It can be a very tough blow when your spouse leaves you. But the blow can feel even worse when the reason that your husband gives for leaving seems personal. One example is when he tells you that he believes that there might be someone “better” for him in the outside world. […]
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By: Leslie Cane: I often hear from wives who feel sure that they could save their marriage if their husband would just cooperate and make the commitment to help them. And sometimes, if he is reluctant to commit or hesitates, the wife wonders if saving the marriage is even going to possible when she’s having […]
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By: Leslie Cane: When your spouse agrees to allow you to try to save your marriage, you may feel as if you’ve just scored a major victory. It may seem as if all you have to do is to get down to work to find the right strategy and eventually your marriage will be saved. […]
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By: Leslie Cane: I dialog with many people who are going through a marital separation and I have gone through one myself. The majority of people describe the separation as very difficult and heartbreaking. Very few people enjoy their lives during the separation – partially because there is just too much uncertainty, pain, and drama. […]
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By: Leslie Cane: There is no question that sexual attraction and physical intimacy are important components to a marriage. When we are dating and experiencing these feelings, they give us a sense of euphoria and confirm that we are most definitely with the right person. If and when they start to wane in any way, […]
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