My Marriage is Falling Apart
There’s nothing that feels worse than the feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize, “my marriage is falling apart”. When you realize that your marriage is falling apart you want something that is going to work and going to work now. More inspiration for you when you are worried about a marriage […]
Couples Therapy Exercises Based on Imago Therapy
If you’re looking for couples therapy exercises to perform at home, we recommend that you enroll in our program Marriage School. It is based on Imago therapy (one of the most effective forms of couples therapy out there) and so are the exercises. Enrollment is available here at this link. Want to talk to your […]
Structured Family Therapy
We have found that family therapy is an effective way of healing old wounds, opening communication, and reuniting family members. Whether it’s an adult parent and child, in-laws, or siblings, we have been able to help these family members reconnect after years of misunderstandings and estrangement- through structured family therapy. More inspiration on family therapy: […]
What do you do if your husband does not want to talk?
What do you do if your husband is willing to “work” on the relationship but only on his terms? What do you do if you want to discuss past hurts and get an apology while he just wants to move forward? He is too tired when he comes home and your husband does not want […]
How to save a marriage even if you’ve fallen out of love.
Are you trying to figure out how to save your marriage but feel that the love in your relationship has diminished? Couples often come into my office with a heart of stone. While at one time they did feel love for their spouse, that feeling has dulled over the years, usually after experiencing pain, frustration, […]
Break out of a “Marriage Rut” and why do Marriages Fail?
Why do marriages fail? Why are some couples successful at breaking free from a “marriage rut” and why are some not? More inspiration for breaking out of a marriage rut: How to save a marriage even if you’ve fallen out of love My spouse fell out of love with me, how can I get him/her […]
Have you heard about Rage Rooms? For those married to an angry spouse!
Have you heard about rage rooms where you can go and find a location near you to essentially physically “act out” your stress, anger, and anxiety? Is that beneficial for you if you’re married to an angry spouse?
Things to tell your Spouse everyday to Keep The Spark Alive
Things to tell your spouse everyday so that you don’t fall into a rut and keep the spark alive? Do tell!
Should you forgive someone for cheating?
Should you forgive someone for cheating? The answer really depends. If you wish to stay in relationship, then forgiveness is a must at some point. However, the process doesn’t really start until the cheater makes amends and admits wrongdoing and asks for forgiveness. More inspiration about forgiving an affair: Affair recovery-how to get over an […]
What advice do you have for couples that own businesses together?
What’s it like relationship-wise for couples that own businesses together? We work together on our marriage counseling business together and are quite familiar with both the joys and the potential tension that goes with working together and owning a business together! More resources for couples that own business together: Make communication problems disappear Are you […]
How does birth control affect relationships?
How does birth control affect relationships? In more ways than you might think! Many people mainly attribute birth control’s impact on relationships with regards to the sex drive and the physical symptoms that birth control can have. It’s important to be aware of the various methods and the effects that they can have on the […]
“Will my parents’ mistakes affect me when I am older?”
“Will my parents mistakes affect me when I am older?” There are some lesser known but very impactful ways that our parents mistakes affect us. We grow up with our parents and when it becomes time to go out and “find a mate” and pick that perfect partner, we end up being unconsciously attracted to […]
[Podcast Episode 006] “Frenemies” and Friends: Who helps you feel heard and validated?
In this podcast episode designed to provide you with relationship help, Rivka shared an experience she had recently with an acquaintance where she was left feeling unheard and invalidated. Do you feel heard and validated by a particular friend? There’s nothing like it 🙂
How to be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage
As I reflect on all the unhappy couples I have counseled over the years, I have come to the conclusion that the ultimate secret to their success depended on one thing: commitment. In fact, studies have shown* that the number one reason for divorce is not money or infidelity but lack of commitment. The couples […]
Want to be one of the lucky ones? What it takes to have a happy marriage.
What it takes to have a happy marriage. While it may appear obvious, the couples that make it are those that are committed to making their marriage work. And the flipside is true as well. Those that are not committed to their marriage, do not usually make it. More inspiration for you on what it […]
What do happy couples do differently?
What do happy couples do differently? More inspiration about happy couples and what happy couples do differently: Want to be one of the lucky ones? What it takes to have a successful marriage How to be happy in an unhappy marriage Is my spouse unhappy?
How to save a marriage with a Relationship Detox
Sometimes your relationship just gets into a really negative space and you feel like you need a relationship detox. Here’s how to save a marriage with a relationship detox! Here are 3 ways that you can start your “relationship detox” so that you can begin learning how to save a marriage. 1. Stop verbal abuse […]
Relationship questions about Money to answer…BEFORE you get married
Money can be a charged topic. We’ve put together a few relationship questions about money that you’ll want to address before you get married, ideally. If you’re already married, consider this an invitation to connect around the issue and gain some more clarity than you had before about your financial picture together. More inspiration about […]
Is it possible to “declutter” a relationship using the KonMari Method for Marriage?
There’s a lot of talk about the Konmari method and how to declutter your life and home. Couples also want to know about how they can de-clutter their relationship and if such a thing exists. We think it’s possible to cut out extraneous relationship clutter and here’s how.
[Relationship Help Podcast Episode 007] Is your childhood affecting your marriage?
Is your childhood affecting your marriage? Marriage is truly the “unfinished business” of childhood. What does that mean and how does it affect you? We are all in marriages that are going to resemble our childhoods-in obvious ways and not so obvious ways. You can hear some of the not-so obvious ways that Rivka and […]