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
I Love My Spouse, But I’m Not Happy Anymore—Now What? Feeling disconnected from your spouse can be heartbreaking—especially when love still lingers. If you’ve found yourself thinking, “I love my spouse, but I’m not happy anymore,” you’re not alone. Many couples carry this quiet ache, wondering if real connection is still possible. The good news? […]
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 […]
Change your thoughts about your Marriage.
One of our readers recently sent me this quote: “I’m glad that what’s going on in my head isn’t happening in my life.” This made me think about the stories we often make up in our head. Consider what would happen if you change your thoughts about your marriage especially if your worried about marriage […]
Interview with Laura Doyle, Author of “First Kill All The Marriage Counselors”
Have you heard of the book, First Kill All the Marriage Counselors? We have, and we interviewed the author for our podcast, “Can this Marriage be Saved”. It’s a great interview and we wanted to share it with you by way of audio recording and written transcript below. Laura Doyle’s wisdom for women is bold, […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Marriage When Your Spouse Is Not Interested
Do you wish your marriage could be better even when your spouse isn’t interested? Are there changes you’d like to see in your spouse but you don’t know how to even broach the subject? A couple should ideally work together on their relationship, but if you find yourself going at it alone, don’t despair. Here are […]
How to communicate better at work
Learning how to communicate better at work is important as you’re spending most of the day with your coworkers. Effective and safe communication protocols can change the very culture of a company, promote greater productivity, and save valuable resources.
Creating a stable home for your children
The best gift you can give your children is a stable home. You might be the best parent in the world, but if you can’t get along with your spouse, you are jeopardizing your efforts. Creating a stable home for your children means making your marriage a priority. And if you’ve already divorced, it means […]
What to do if you’re in an abusive relationship
There are varying degrees of an abusive relationship. No abuse is acceptable and is an impediment to building a safe and loving relationship. While it is possible for abuse to stop, it is incumbent on the victim of physical abuse to put oneself out of danger and get safe. Verbal and emotional abuse can be […]
Being married is good for your health!
Your relationship affects your health- beginning with physical health- from protection against alcoholism, to a quicker recovery from diseases and health problems such as cancer and heart attacks. A relationship that progresses into marriage, has been proven to positively protect spouses from these major causes of death, even those at a higher risk due to […]
[Relationship Help Podcast Episode 007] How we create our worst nightmare: My childhood is affecting my relationship!
When we get married, according to Imago therapy (the couples work that we practice exclusively), we are driven automatically to recreate our childhoods. What? How do we do this and why is this such an amazing opportunity for relationship help? Help for when “My childhood is affecting my relationship!” More inspiration on Imago therapy and […]
6 Interesting holiday activities for families to bond
If you’re looking for holiday activities for families to bond, here are 6 interesting and smart tips: More inspiration on the holidays and activities for families to bond: How to survive the holidays with extended family Separating after the holidays Before you give gifts this holiday season…