Parenting on the Same Page: Why Being a Good Parent Isn’t Enough.
Is your parenting on the same page as your spouse’s parenting? You’re passionate about raising your children in the best possible way and parenting on the same page. You’ve attended parenting classes, read parenting tips, and have been conscientious about being a good mom or dad. There’s one key ingredient that you might have forgotten, […]
I Love Him but I’m not Happy Anymore. What can I do for a happy marriage? Should I consider leaving?
You love your husband but you’re not happy anymore. Nothing feels worse than when you feel unhappy. And you still love him which makes it feel even more confusing. Let’s understand more about why you are unhappy- with your spouse, your relationship, despite loving and perhaps still respecting your husband. Ask yourself, “When did you […]
Christian Marriage Counseling – What is the Biblical Purpose of Marriage?
If you’re religious or hold traditional values and are looking to know how to blend your values along with marriage counseling, you’ll appreciate this article which is sourced in biblical references having to do with marriage. It’s written by an Orthodox Rabbi, but the message is non-denominational. All those looking for Christian marriage counseling or […]
Looking for a marriage course?
If you’re a DIY type of person or you’re on a budget and can’t afford in person marriage counseling, you may want to consider taking a marriage course. We’ve created Marriage School, where you can enroll and learn about the 5 steps that it takes to save a marriage and fix your marriage problems, permanently. […]
Love again- 3 ways to infuse love into your relationship
When you are going through a rough patch in your marriage, it’s hard to believe that you’ll ever love again. If you follow the following relationship advice, you will be well equipped to loving and healing together again. More inspiration on how to love again: 6 ways to stay in love forever and start getting […]
Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with your extended family
There’s so much anxiety that people feel before spending time together with extended family and with in-laws. There’s a real reason for that and often it’s due to the fact that you feel underminded by your extended family. Here’s how to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with your extended family. More inspiration for how to deal with […]
How My Therapist Destroyed My Marriage Part II
How my Therapist Destroyed my Marriage Part 2 A previous article I wrote entitled, “How My Therapist Destroyed My Marriage”– provoked a few strong responses from fellow mental health professionals. For those that think I am discouraging individual therapy, know this. I do not believe all individual therapy is harmful for a marriage. The problem […]
Is my wife cheating? I need marriage advice.
You’re wondering, “Is my wife cheating?” Our marriage advice to you is to share your feelings with her in a safe and connected way. We’ll give you more details on how to do just that. More marriage advice for you in this time of doubt: Communication or provocation? Make your communication problems disappear. How to […]
Is Name Calling Verbal Abuse? What is considered verbal abuse?
Calling your spouse names and insulting them verbally can qualify as verbal abuse. Verbal abuse often starts out subtle. A put-down here or there or a minor insult may be the first sign. Over time, it can turn into name-calling and threats of physical harm. When your spouse is out of control…help for an abusive […]
My wife left. I want my wife back.
“I want my wife back!” If you’re a husband whose wife has “unilaterally” decided that she wants to divorce, and is unwilling to get marriage help from a professional or seek out marriage counseling, you’re going to have to learn ways on your own to stop divorce and win her back. Learn how we can […]
Want to learn how to communicate with your spouse, better?
Looking for ways to learn to know how to communicate better with your spouse? It’s going to be easier than you think. Learning how to communicate with your spouse isn’t about tricks or using “tactics”. More inspiration about communicating better: Couples Communication Coaching Do this 1 thing four times a day and see your marriage […]
A Biblical Marriage: What does the Bible Say About Marriage?
So many of you are looking for marriage counseling that is going to support your traditional marriage. You want to know how to best support a marriage that is biblical. We can help provide you with some resources that are sure to support your path towards a happy, biblical marriage.
Principles for a happy biblical marriage.
Many traditional families (not only those looking for christian marriage counseling!) want to follow the bible to enjoy a healthy, happy, biblical marriage.
Transform your anger issues in marriage into compassion.
This story will help you transform your anger issues in marriage into compassion. My toddler reminded me of an invaluable lesson last night that I wanted to share with you. Although he has learned to sleep the night, it seems that he has been getting in multiple new teeth over the past week and has […]
How to respond when your spouse is angry: Mirroring
We recommend using parts of the Imago dialogue to learn how to respond calmly and with intent when your spouse is angry, specifically mirroring. Why? Because nothing is more diffusing to someone with anger issues than to be “mirrored back”. When you repeat back what your spouse is saying and validate his/her upset feelings, you […]
Angry Spouse? What to do if you’re living with an angry wife or an angry husband.
“My wife is always mad at me!” “Why is my husband angry with me?” One of the most common yet challenging issues I see when working with couples is anger. Anger is one of the most powerful and most destructive human emotions. The long-term damage it can have on a marriage can be irreparable as […]
A Marriage Counselor’s List of Relationship Self Help Books
A glimpse into some of the relationship self help books that we recommend and have in our own library of reference material. We picked these because we’ve found them to have the most practical impact with our clients. More inspiration on relationship self help: Can relationship self help books truly save your marriage? A review […]
How to deal with financial problems in marriage
Financial problems in marriage are very serious and are one of the top reasons that couples divorce. Money need not be a catalyst for divorce provided that you handle money problems in marriage well. We’ll guide you through how to do just that. More inspiration on improving any financial problems in marriage: Build your marriage […]
Build your Marriage and Money will Flow.
Your best Investment Pick: Marriage and Money.
Marriage and Family therapy or Individual therapy for past relationship baggage?
Marriage and family therapy or Individual therapy? If you have a lot of baggage from childhood, it’s common to wonder if you should first seek out a therapist for yourself and then come back to your marriage a better person. In Imago therapy, we believe that we were all wounded in relationship and the best […]