Is my spouse unhappy?
You’re wondering, “is my spouse unhappy?” Chances are that you already know the answer to this question and are looking for what you can do to help foster the old feelings of happiness that you used to have with each other. More inspiration when you’re wondering, “Is my spouse unhappy?” How to get that honeymoon […]
Social media is ruining my marriage!
If you often think, “Social media is ruining my marriage!”, here are 3 rules you need to follow: More information on Social Media and Your Marriage: Helpful tips to prevent a divide Is Facebook reigniting old flames? Facebook and divorce statistics Facebook and divorce stories
How to strengthen a long distance marriage
If you’re wondering how to strengthen a long distance marriage even in the case of physical distance, know this- it’s entirely doable and will take work (just like in the case of any marriage!) Here is some long distance marriage help that can help you support your relationship right now: Step 1: Give Appreciations: It’s […]
How to survive the holidays with your extended family
With the holidays approaching, no doubt you might be feeling a bit of anxiety when you think about all of the time that you and your family will be spending with extended family. Here are 3 tips on how to survive the holidays with your extended family: More issues around holiday stress and extended family: […]
Infidelity Couples Counseling
Can Cheating Save a Marriage? The Truth About Affairs and Healing- Infidelity Couples Counseling 101. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if stepping out of your marriage would help fix things, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re already in the middle of an affair, or you’re thinking about it because things at home feel unbearable. It’s […]
How can you handle your marriage frustrations if you’re SO upset??
It’s tempting to want to lash out when you’re feeling angry and experiencing marriage frustrations. And as the picture says, it’s OK to be Angry but never OK to be cruel.
[Podcast Episode 011] When your siblings don’t like your spouse.
Are siblings meddling in your marriage? Do you dislike your brother or sister in law? Is your sister or your spouse’s sister trying to break up your relationship? What to do when your siblings don’t like your spouse? If someone in your family is trying to break up your marriage, don’t let them. They need […]
How to talk when you’re stressed
When you feel stressed, you are not able to make conscious and informed decisions. You will react out of fight/flight mode. When you learn how to speak with emotional safety, you’ll be able to calm down these fight/flight reactions and utilize your “full brain” and not just the reptilian one which is designed to protect […]
Marriage Quiz – Which Couple Are You?
Take this marriage quiz to find out what kind of couple you are!
The ONE Question that You Need to Ask Yourself Before Breaking Up
What is the 1 question to ask yourself before breaking up is: What do you need to be happy and what can you do to bring that into your relationship? Ask yourself, “When did you start becoming unhappy in this relationship? What changed?” Is it a particular scenario or event that occurred or a situation […]
Are you under Valentine’s Day Pressure?
We asked the following question on our Facebook page last Valentine’s day: Are you under Valentine’s day pressure? More inspiration for when you feel pressured: The ONE questions that you need to ask before breaking up
How do you see your partner? Learned from Imago marriage retreats.
Imago therapy believes that you picked your spouse unconsciously for a reason. All kinds of studies went into researching this axiom and is laid out in Dr. Harville Hendrix’s noted book, Getting the Love You Want. One of the results of us falling in love with someone that we picked unconsciously is the way we […]
How to find a good marriage counselor
Just about anyone who has a degree in counseling can advertise that they do couples work. The question is, can they help your relationship? Learn what to look for in your marriage therapist, and how to find a good relationship counselor. If you’re looking for information on how to find the right marriage counselor, here’s […]
How to Succeed in Marriage Counseling?
Here’s what you should know before going to marriage counseling: when experiencing marriage problems seek out a counselor that is especially trained in marriage counseling. Don’t see an individual therapist when you are experiencing relationship issues. Here’s how to make sure marriage counseling will work for you. 6 Critical Things You Should Know Before Going […]
Did you marry your “Imago”? Principles of Imago therapy.
Imago therapy is fascinating in that it scientifically can explain why we are fighting so much with our partner! Keep reading to understand why your spouse is pushing your buttons and how your conflict is actually a MAJOR opportunity for you. “Did I marry the right person?” While you may expect this question to be […]
Are you looking for the Best Couples Retreat?
No doubt, when you do a search for the best couples retreat, you are looking for a marriage counseling retreat that will actually work! Yes, a beautiful island or locale would be wonderful to visit with your spouse, but if you are fighting all the way there and back, then really it’s not worth the […]
5 Ways That Intensive Couples Counseling Retreats Work
If you are wondering if you can save your marriage with intensive marriage counseling retreats the answer is yes, you definitely can and in our professional opinion, your chances of saving your marriage are MUCH greater with intensive couples therapy than typical marriage counseling. Over the years, there have been movies and posts jokingly made […]
The Imago dialogue script
The Imago Dialogue Script is an active exchange between a Sender (the speaking partner) and a Receiver (the listening partner). Breaking the Imago Intentional Dialogue Down Into Parts. The Sender speaks his or her message as simply and concisely as possible; that is, the Sender shares thoughts and feelings succinctly, so the receiver can hear […]
Effective Communication. Are you a good listener?
When I first met my wife I thought I was a good listener, and so did she. People would often come me to share their problems and I wasn’t even a psychotherapist at the time. After we got married, I realized I wasn’t as good of a listener as I had imagined. Here’s why using […]
You Just Got Caught on Ashley Madison. Now what? Getting over an affair.
Hackers broke into a database of 37 million users for the cheating site Ashley Madison, whose motto is, “Life is Short, Have an Affair”. Your spouse is going to need some help healing and help with getting over an affair.