Separation does not mean divorce A lot of people confuse separation for divorce.
Even if you've signed papers to put the divorce into motion, it isn't over until it's over.
All of you have to do is to work on changing her mind, and a halt can be put on any paperwork you may have signed.
If you haven't signed anything yet, that's even better.
That means there is still a lot of chance.
Give her space She more than likely asked for a separation as a way to get some time to be alone and deal with the problems the two of you have been having.
The worst thing you can do is try to force the issue, or make her come to a conclusion she isn't comfortable with.
Give her space to deal with things in her own way.
Give her attention, affection Don't be afraid to show her you still care.
Give her long, lingering hugs.
Give her warm, heart stopping kisses.
Hold her hand and squeeze it a little tighter than you normally do.
When you hold her, pull her in a little closer than you use to.
She'll love feeling close to you.
But, if she pulls away, don't push the issue.
Communication is key Lack of communication is normally the biggest problem in any relationship.
Talk to her about how you feel now.
Tell her what you want and what you're willing to do to get it.
Listen to her; see what she wants and how she feels about the situation.
You have to come to a reasonable compromise, but you can't do that until both sides understand what the other wants.
Take advice from others Talk to other people who have gone through the same things you've gone through, see what advice they have to offer you.
From couples who have survived a separation, apply some of the things they did to your relationship.
But, from couples who weren't able to fix their problems, learn from their mistakes.
Renew your vows Offer to run away to Las Vegas and elope, renew your vows.
Its shows just how serious you are about your feelings for her and that you're willing to do whatever you have to do so the relationship will work.
Saying "I do" one more time just may remind her why she said it in the first place.
Take that second honeymoon A romantic getaway may be what you need to recharge your batteries and get things back on track in your relationship.
Go someplace romantic, or at the very least, a place that is significant to the two of you.
You'll find that she will appreciate that you remember the important places from your past, and it may spark old feelings in her as well.