How Do I Know If I Will Regret My Divorce? What Are Some Signs To Look For?

By: Leslie Cane: I like to think that very few people enthusiastically go into their divorce. Many see it as a last resort, and after they feel like they’ve tried several things to make improvements. Still, they worry that they are going to take this step and have tons of regret. Many wonder if there […]

I Don’t Understand What My Separated Spouse Wants From Me. We Aren’t On The Same Page.

By: Leslie Cane: One of the most common topics that I get asked about is how to read or interpret “mixed signals” from a separated spouse. Even when you’re trying very hard to be open and to “go with the flow” as far as your separated spouse is concerned, it can be difficult when you […]

Should I Remind My Spouse That I Love Him Every Day While We’re Separated?

By: Leslie Cane: When you are in the middle of a separation that you never wanted in the first place, it can be tempting to want to remind your spouse that they are still married to someone who still loves them very much. I know first hand that there can be a real worry that […]

My Separated Husband Is Finally Communicating With Me. Will He Come Home?

By: Leslie Cane: It is an awful feeling when you are separated and your spouse cuts off all communication with you. This is especially true if you want to save your marriage. Sometimes, the spouse pursuing the separation will promise that it’s only going to be a temporary thing with communication throughout. But once the […]

My Husband Feels “Liberated” After Our Separation. I Don’t Know What To Say To Him To Get Him To Want Our Marriage Again?

By: Leslie Cane: If you ask your separated husband how he is feeling during your separation, you’re often hoping for phrases like: “lonely,” “depressed,” or “confused.” So when instead you get a response like “liberated,” it not only hurts, it’s very confusing as well. It can make you wonder if it’s even going to be […]

The Sex Was Horrible During Our Trial Separation. Does This Mean That We Can’t Reconcile?

By: Leslie Cane:  I sometimes hear from people who are separated but who have just had sex with their separated spouse.  Sometimes, these folks are a little panicked – because they think that they’ve done something wrong or that they have put the reconciliation in jeopardy.  Frankly, having sex during your trial or martial separation […]

My Husband Isn’t Sure He Wants To Stay Married To Me Because He Says I’m Too Controlling. He Calls Me A Control Freak.

By: Leslie Cane:   Our society has a nasty phrase for women who like to feel in control of their lives and their relationships  –  “control freak.”  I think that this is somewhat unfair.  Men who don’t like surprises and who like to ensure quality and safety are called “careful” or “astute.”  But women who […]

If My Husband Moves Out, Will He Come Back? Must I Somehow Stop Him From Moving Out?

By: Leslie Cane: When your husband first announces that he intends to move out, you sometimes think that maybe he is just blowing off steam. You hope that he is just posturing and that perhaps you can talk him out of it. When you are seemingly not able to change his mind, it is tempting […]

I Almost Think My Husband Is Ashamed Of Me. He Never Seems Proud To Be With Me

By: Leslie Cane: Most of us remember how our husband beamed at us as we walked down the aisle. He looked at us with a mix of love and pride. And it’s an image that we will never forget. Unfortunately, after we have been together for a while, we sometimes see that look less and […]

Is My Husband Just Being Nice To Me So I’ll Accept The Separation?

By: Leslie Cane: When your spouse mentions a separation, it’s normal and understandable that you are going to monitor his behavior very closely. If he’s acting cold and distant to you, then you will often take that as a bad sign. But, if he’s sweet or nice to you, then you can be unsure as […]