Dear Queenie,
My husband and I have been married for almost 20 years and raised 3 children. Then I came home the other day and the house was empty, his things were gone and while I was trying to figure things out I got a phone call from him and he said, As you can see, I have left you,” and hung up on me. No reason why, He’s just gone.
Queenie, what can I do to get him back?—Abandoned wife
Dear Abandoned,
I am not sure there is anything you can do that will bring your husband back to you. Obviously he was unhappy and equally obviously he did not have the intestinal fortitude (read “guts”) to tell you face to face. A trial separation may convince him to return, but do not count on that.
Counselling will help you deal with the situation and, if you can persuade your husband to go with you, may help resolve at least some of the issues that made him leave – but, again, do not count on the latter. Be prepared to learn how live without him.
