What types of couples go to retreats for counseling?
People want to know what types of couples come to our marriage retreats? People who come to our retreats with their partner either want to save their marriage or have one foot out the door. Some couples want to do something to help improve their relationship, to keep the spark alive and improve upon things. […]
What Are the “Four Horsemen” of Relationships? Here’s What the Research Says
If you’ve ever wondered why your marriage feels harder than it used to—or why communication turns into conflict so easily—you’re not alone. Psychologist Dr. John Gottman, one of the world’s leading relationship researchers, has studied couples for over 40 years. His work is so accurate he can predict with over 90% accuracy whether a couple […]
10 Ways to Stay Connected With Your Partner After Having a Baby
Wondering how to keep your relationship strong after having a baby? Between sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and new routines, many couples feel disconnected in the newborn stage. That’s normal—but it’s also a time when your marriage needs extra attention. Research shows kids thrive when their parents stay connected. Here are 10 simple but powerful […]
We’re Growing! Help us Welcome Our Newest Therapists
Looking for marriage counseling near you, only to find that our Baltimore counseling office is too far to travel? If you want to find someone that is convenient to get to but also skilled, you’re in luck. The Marriage Restoration Project just added four new practitioners at locations across the United States including New York, […]
Reservations Still Available Pre-Thanksgiving Marriage Retreat | Getting the Love You Want
There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a couple move through their darkest times to experience a happy ending. For most couples, the love is still there. That’s why it hurts so much. The challenge is knowing how to get to the other side. (Kind of like how we go through the darkness of fall […]
Why Does the Divorce Rate Decrease as Education Level Increases?
It’s well-documented that people with higher education levels are less likely to divorce than those with less schooling. In fact, divorce rates decline steadily as education rises. A 2013 Bureau of Labor Statistics study found: *“The chance of a marriage ending in divorce decreases as educational attainment rises: over half of the marriages among people […]
How Anxiety Impacts Marriage: Childhood Roots, Disconnection, and Healing Options
Anxiety is one of the most silent but destructive forces in a marriage. It doesn’t just show up as nervous thoughts or restless nights—it often creates emotional distance, conflict cycles, and feelings of rejection between spouses. Many couples don’t realize that the anxiety fueling today’s disconnection often comes from childhood wounds that were never healed. […]
What should I do when my husband ignores me?
If your husband ignores you, you’re probably feeling lonely, rejected, or even angry. You might be wondering, “Why doesn’t he want to talk to me anymore?” or “Is he pulling away for good?” Before you assume the worst, it’s important to slow down, get curious, and figure out what’s really happening underneath the silence. Why […]
Military Spouse Entitlement During Separation and Divorce
Military members and their spouses, just like people who have no military connection, may decide to legally separate. Sometimes, they have hope that their marriage can be restored. Some may decide to enter a legal separation indefinitely so that the nonmilitary spouse can retain some spousal benefits. In other cases, the military spouse may abandon his […]
It takes a village. Group marriage retreats can be so healing.
We needed childcare. The grandparents were away, Rivka’s sisters were out of town, babysitters weren’t available. I was getting desperate, we were scheduled to go present our group marriage retreat, called the Getting the Love You Want Workshop in Brooklyn, NY and I needed coverage for the kids. Getting desperate, I decided to ask a mother […]
Before You Decide on Divorce: The One Step Most Couples Miss
The main reason why Rivka and I started The Marriage Restoration Project was so that children would not have to go through what she experienced as a little girl caught in the middle of her parent’s bitter divorce. This is still a motivator for us—to help create happy, loving families. So it becomes deeply personal […]
What to do if you’re in a boring marriage?
Many of you feel like you’re in a boring marriage. Trying to decide what to do about it- if you should stay or go. It’s a huge decision to make and we don’t want you to make it hastily. After all, your spouse is a lovely person. He may be a great dad or she’s […]
What to do if you’re in a boring marriage?
Many of you feel like you’re in a boring marriage. Trying to decide what to do about it- if you should stay or go. It’s a huge decision to make and we don’t want you to make it hastily. After all, your spouse is a lovely person. He may be a great dad or she’s […]
Tips to Help Listen to Your Spouse Without Getting Defensive
One of the hardest things to do is to listen without getting defensive and reactive. And you know by now, that if you don’t know how to listen, the fight will escalate and worsen. The following video will give you 3 tips to help listen to your spouse without getting defensive. It was originally recorded […]
The 10 Commandments for Start-Up Families: How Couple Entrepreneurs Can Succeed in Business and Marriage
Couples who build businesses together face a unique paradox: their “why” is usually to create financial freedom and impact the world — but the demands of a start-up can quickly drain their relationship. So how do successful entrepreneur couples avoid burnout, money fights, and disconnection while scaling their companies? Here are the 10 “commandments” for […]
Money Fights in Relationships: Why Men & Women React Differently
Money can be a constant source of stress and it can impact your marriage and relationship every single day. You may already know how much MONEY creates fights in marriage and relationships, but did you know that men and women react differently to money issues? Let’s learn more about how we react differently, what triggers […]
KonMari Your Thoughts (Especially About Your Partner)
We wrote about the KonMari method years ago in 2017 and now we’re talking about it again with regards to your thoughts, with the new launch of the KonMari TV show! Decluttering a physical space can be a challenge and what’s even more of a challenge is to KonMari your thoughts and beliefs that no […]
When To Hold On To A Relationship Even If It Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
Should you hold on to a relationship even if it’s making you miserable? It is normal for relationship to enter a power struggle. In this relationship stage, it can often feel like the relationship will not last. The truth is that if the couple works on getting conscious about the conflict and discovering the underlying […]
Long Term Relationship Advice (Based on Science)
This long term relationship advice is based on science. It’s so that you can remain alluring to a partner in a long-term relationship, and keep the spark alive, in a way that is backed by science. Long Term Relationships Need New Neural Pathways Learning something or having a new experience together builds new neural […]
Marriage After Baby: What’s Normal, What’s Not
Bringing a baby into your marriage is one of life’s biggest transitions. Along with the joy, you may also find yourself wondering: “Why do we fight so much now?” or “Will our marriage ever feel the same again?” You’re not alone. Research shows that two-thirds of couples experience a decline in relationship satisfaction in the […]