Should I save my marriage?
How to Save Your Marriage: 5 Key Steps Before You Decide to Divorce Are you facing a marriage crisis and wondering, “Should I stay or should I go?” Ending a relationship is never easy, and the decision to divorce is a heavy one that requires careful thought. If you’re not sure if you can actually […]
[Podcast Episode 008] Willing to do whatever it takes to fix your marriage?
Are you willing to do whatever it takes to fix your marriage? The most successful couples are those that are committed to doing whatever it takes to having a good marriage. This includes taking personal responsibility- by being emotionally mature and examining how our thoughts, deeds, and actions may sabotage our relationship.
Are you feeling utterly drained in your marriage?
Some of us are feeling utterly drained in our relationship, in our roles. Perhaps you just finished the summer with your kids all home wanting to be entertained. Or perhaps you’ve gone out with other couples and you feel like your spouse just doesn’t measure up. Maybe you just feel like you are giving everything […]
A letter to Angelina Jolie: Before you end your marriage permanently…
Curious about what happened in the Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt divorce? Read our letter to Angelina Jolie: Before you end your marriage permanently…
From Me to You as an Adult Child of Divorce: Rivka’s Popular Marriage Videos
Are you an adult child of divorce? There are so many of us out there, and whether you are an adult child of divorce or not, these marriage videos will help you.
Married to a Narcissist: What can you do besides leave? (Podcast)
We’d like to share with you our latest podcast episode: Married to a Narcissist: What can you do besides leave and still lead a happy life? Listen along to the podcast and read the written transcript while following along.
Post Election Depression and Anxiety
Wow, what a week it has been. For our readers in the U.S., it has been a particularly divisive and polarized election season. The election results have left half the country elated while the other half is depressed. You’ve probably heard the stories about therapy appointments filling up. Many people are having a hard time […]
My husband is out of work and depressed
When should you cut your partner some slack? One of the hardest times to do this is when your husband is out of work and depressed but that is when he needs it the most. And it may not be why you think! Keep reading about the Fear/Shame Dynamic. More inspiration about when your husband […]
Separating After the Holidays
Holidays are a tense time. I have spent many counseling sessions over the years working with couples on issues relating to preparing for an upcoming holiday or recovering from the aftermath of a disastrous holiday. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about separating after the holidays. More inspiration about dealing with holiday […]
Hope for your marriage.
If you find yourself thinking “there is no hope for my marriage”, it’s important for you to know that the idea that, “there’s nothing more we can do” and “we’ve tried everything”, and that “some marriages are just doomed to fail” is simply a myth. Here’s hope for your marriage. More hope for your marriage: […]
How to communicate with your spouse around politics.
How to communicate with your spouse around politics? It’s important to note that divisiveness and politics often go hand-in-hand. Especially in a two-party political system as we have in the United States, it is quite easy to remain partisan, to feel so strongly about your views that there is absolutely no way to even appreciate […]
The Getting the Love you Want Marriage Retreat is “Magical”
Just as we all need a much deserved vacation, a time to get away from our surroundings and rejuvenate, so too a relationship needs time to recharge and reset. While a getaway with your spouse may do the trick, sometimes you need something more, especially if your relationship has not been nurtured and is feeling […]
How to get that honeymoon feeling back! 8 tips to rekindle the flame.
Want to get that honeymoon feeling back? Here are eight tips to rekindle the flame that really work: 1. Look into each other eyes Life can be hectic and we don’t often make the time to have that meaningful connection that we once had when we could truly bask in each other’s presence. Taking the […]
Is your love language- gifts?
While most people appreciate gifts, for some it is a CRUCIAL way in which they feel loved. If you hear your spouse complaining that you never buy them gifts, likely this is an indicator that one of his/her love languages is gifts. That is an important clue for you to start giving gifts in a […]
How Much does Marriage Counseling Cost?
How much does marriage counseling cost? When I decided over a decade ago that I wanted to spend my life helping couples, I had no intention of becoming a businessman. While I had to be compensated for my times to support my family, I was not interested in devoting hours of my time to sell […]
Does Marriage Counseling Make Things Worse?
You hear a lot about marriage counseling making things worse. Well, is that true? Does marriage counseling make things worse? More inspiration about marriage counseling that works: How should good marriage counseling work? Can I find good marriage counseling online How to make sure marriage counseling will work for you?
Does Marriage Counseling Work? Is Your Husband or Wife Afraid of Couples Therapy?
Believe it or not, it is not only couples that are afraid of marriage counseling there are many therapists out there who are terrified of working with couples and rightfully so. What if they fight in the office? How can I stop the escalation? Who does the talking and to whom? Couples, themselves, are just […]
New Year Resolution for Married Couples: How to Improve your Marriage
How to improve your marriage. What “should” your new year resolution be for the upcoming year? If you do this 1 thing, so much more will follow.
Signs You Need Intensive Marriage Therapy
What are the signs you need intensive marriage therapy or better yet, an intensive marriage counseling retreat? How do you know for certain that you need it and would benefit from such an intervention? If you answer “Yes” to the following questions below you’re a great fit If you’ve been fighting about the same issue […]
Staying present in a relationship
If you’re looking for information on staying present in a relationship then likely you know that it is all too easy to allow the pressures of daily life to distract you from the one who “should” mean the most to you. More inspiration about staying present with your partner: The easiest way to fall back […]