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Do You Panic at the Thought of Leaving Your Relationship?

Written by on April 3, 2013 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments
Do You Panic at the Thought of Leaving Your Relationship?

These tips on how to cope with the panic and anxiety you feel when you think about ending your relationship are inspired by a reader’s dilemma. She has wanted to leave her common-law husband for six years, and says: “I’ve been in a serious relationship for the past 9 years; for the last 6 years, I’ve [...]

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Living Alone

Written by on March 26, 2013 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments
How to Overcome Your Fear of Living Alone

The most common question I get is, “I’m scared to live on my own – how do I leave my relationship?” The answer is that you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable! Here’s what one reader says: “I’ve been married for almost 26 yrs, I’m not sure if I want a divorce or separation. [...]

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How to Get Out of a Relationship When You Have Nowhere to Go

Written by on March 16, 2013 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments
How to Get Out of a Relationship When You Have Nowhere to Go

How do you get out when you have nothing and nobody to lean on? On my article about getting money to leave your husband, a reader asked for help getting away from her abusive partner. It always breaks my heart when readers ask for help, because I never know what to do or say. I [...]

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When He Says He’ll Change – But Never Does

Written by on June 25, 2012 in Letting Go, Marital Infidelity with 0 Comments

Your husband or boyfriend promises he’ll change, but he never does – or you just can’t bring yourself to trust him. Should you stick with him? Here’s what Betty says: “We got engaged pretty fast, but he was the perfect guy. He changed after a couple months. I try to be the perfect wife but [...]

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You’re Pregnant and Unhappy With Your Husband – Should You Leave?

Written by on June 24, 2012 in Breaking Up, Separation & Divorce with 1 Comment

If you’re unhappy with your husband and marriage – and you’re pregnant – should you stay for the baby’s sake? Here are a few things to think about… Here’s what Desiree says, on my article about the warning signs of a bad relationship: “I’m not sure what to do. I love my common-law husband, we’ve [...]

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You’re Tired of Trying to Make Your Marriage Work…What Next?

Written by on June 15, 2012 in Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

A reader who calls herself Sad Lady says she’s tired of trying to make her marriage work, but she has no family or friends to support her. She wants to leave him, but doesn’t know where to start. Maybe you’ll see your own life and marriage in her comments: “I am not happy at all [...]

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How to Move Out Without Your Husband Finding Out

Written by on May 20, 2012 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

Sometimes it’s safer to move out of the house without your husband’s knowledge. These tips on moving out without him finding out are from a wife who left her husband clueless. Diane moved her and her kids out because her husband was unhealthy, abusive, and dangerous. “My kids learned who their mother is that day,” [...]

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How to Leave a Man Who Wants to Stay Together

Written by on July 14, 2011 in Breaking Up, Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 2 Comments

Do you know it’s over, but your partner refuses to accept it? Use these tips on how to leave a man who wants to stay together – you’ll find courage and strength! Here’s a reader’s dilemma: “I have been with my husband for 9 years and married the last two of those 9,” says A. on [...]

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When You Don’t Trust Your Husband – Don’t Do These Things!

If you can’t trust the man you’re married to, who can you trust? If you don’t trust your husband because of suspected or real betrayal, don’t do these things… These tips are inspired by a reader who doesn’t know if she should stay married… “I recently found romantic emails and lewd pictures,” says F. on [...]

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Should You Leave Your Husband? 3 Signs It’s Time

Written by on July 17, 2010 in Breaking Up, Emotional Affairs, Separation & Divorce with 360 Comments
Should You Leave Your Husband? 3 Signs It’s Time

Deciding if you should leave your husband isn’t easy, no matter how disappointing your marriage is! These tips are for wives thinking about divorce, but aren’t quite ready to leave their husbands. You probably already know how difficult divorce is… “A divorce is like an amputation; you survive it, but there’s less of you.” ~ [...]

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