When a husband hears the words "trial separation" after 25 years of marriage, it can feel less like a pause and more like the ...

If your relationship is still worth fighting for, a therapeutic separation might help. Source: Kampus Production/Pexels Do trial separations work? Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It ...

“After exploring a trial separation over the past year and much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to end our marriage. As this comes with a great deal of sadness, our focus and desire is for ...

Tim (not his real name) and his live-in girlfriend come to meet me. Jamie wants to get married, “We’ve been living together for five years and it’s time!” she says. “I have been more than patient, but ...

When a relationship hits a point where nothing feels clear anymore, where space feels more necessary than scary, a trial separation can seem like the only way forward. However, it’s not a magic fix.