When You’re Very Angry at Your Spouse or Experiencing His/Her Anger at You.
Our colleague recently sent us a wonderful marriage counseling tip for when you are very angry at your spouse or are on the receiving end of his/her anger. It was sent to us from the Imago Center of DC, and we thought it would be helpful to share with you. More inspiration about what to […]
Thinking about having an affair? Read this first.
Thinking about having an affair? If you’re suffering in your relationship and feeling lonely, you may be tempted to reach out to someone outside of your marriage-with or without the intention of having an affair.
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Harville Hendrix and Imago Therapy: An Amazing Gift to the World
Oprah was the first person to make Harville Hendrix and Imago Therapy famous. It became one of the biggest gifts in the world of marriage counseling that works to heal relationships. More inspiration about Harville Hendrix and Imago therapy: Imago therapy transformed our own marriage! More than just a communication technique, Imago is deeply healing […]
The Secret to Learning How to Spice Up Your Marriage
You might think that only couples married for many years would be looking for information about how to spice up their marriages. Really, couples married even a few short years or even months are also looking for advice on “how to spice up your marriage”. Why is that so? Because every couple craves connection. Every […]
What is the marriage counseling success rate of the best counselors?
It makes sense that you’d want to know the marriage counseling success rate of the best couples counselors out there offering marriage reconciliation before you pursue any kind of couples counseling. Why invest time, energy, and money into something that may not work anyhow? More inspiration for finding counseling that will actually work: How to […]
Can You Really Save Your Marriage Without a Counselor?
Thousands of Couples Are Doing It — Here’s How You Can Too If your marriage feels like it’s slipping away and you’re wondering: “Can I fix this without dragging my spouse to therapy?” The answer is:Yes — if you use the right tools. Not every couple is ready for counseling. Some spouses refuse to go. […]
Can a marriage survive a midlife crisis?
Can a marriage survive a midlife crisis? We think so, although it can be very scary and unsettling for the spouse that is watching the other going through the change. People typically think of mid life crisis in men to be the most frequent type of midlife crisis but it certainly affects women as well […]
The Secret reason we wrote our Marriage Counseling Books
There’s a particular person that inspired us to write the marriage counseling books that we now share with the masses over at Amazon and here on our website. The funny thing is that we can’t even remember her name! More marriage counseling books for you: How our book can save your marriage (Podcast) Our list […]
Marriage Counseling Specializing in Affair Recovery
If you’ve just discovered your spouse had an affair, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed—hurt, betrayed, angry, confused, or even ashamed. Whether you had the affair or your partner did, you’ve landed here because you’re looking for marriage counseling specializing in affair recovery. First, know this: there is hope. Healing after infidelity is one of the hardest […]
I Don’t Love My Spouse Anymore? Which of the 3 Relationship Stages are You In
The stages of a relationship are often misunderstood, and confused with what at first appears to be the end of a marriage. Find yourself saying “I don’t love my spouse anymore”? Wondering what to do if you don’t love your spouse anymore? Wondering if your marriage is over and beyond repair? These feelings are normal […]
How to Fix a Sexless Marriage: Dealing with the Root of the Problem
If you’re living in a marriage without intimacy, no doubt you are focusing on how to fix a sexless marriage. However, trying focusing on the absence of sex in your marriage as the problem is not productive without tackling the general relationship problems that exist. It is not going to work. We talk about exploring […]
You Found Out Your Spouse is Using Pornography: Now What?
You found out your spouse is using pornography. You’re hurt, shocked, and horrified that you discovered porn. Keep reading for what to do. Q and A with sex therapist Mieke Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C about what to do when your spouse is using pornography. With the advent of the internet, pornography has become an increasingly common […]
My wife wants a divorce. Now what?
My wife wants a divorce. Your first reaction might be shock, disbelief, hurt, or anger. Think before you respond, as any strong reaction is likely to do more harm than good. More inspiration for you when your wife wants a divorce: Should I give her space or keep trying? My wife left. I want her […]
My wife is mean.
Is your wife acting mean? Do you feel like you’re being attacked when she has an emotional outburst? Read the question sent in by an anonymous reader, what the anger really means, and how you can help one another get past this. “My wife is mean to me. I can’t say anything without her ripping […]
I cheated on my wife.
“I cheated on my wife. How do I win her back?” No doubt your wife is probably feeling betrayed and may not be interested in working on the relationship or even salvaging your relationship at this point. “I cheated on my wife”: More inspiration for you Learn how to fix a relationship after cheating Infidelity […]
When your husband isn’t interested in marital intimacy
If your husband isn’t interested in marital intimacy it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is having an affair and getting it elsewhere. While it is a possibility, and could be a red flag if he has lost interest in sex, there are other factors that might be contributing to his lack of desire. More inspiration […]
The easiest way to avoid falling out of love is to do what every Imago therapy session requires.
We find that the easiest way to avoid falling out of love is to recommit to taking the time to make extended and connected eye contact with each other. It’s what every Imago therapy session requires. Not sure how to do it? More inspiration on how an Imago therapy session reawakens love: More than just […]
Never Give Up! Even the worst marriage can be saved.
A personal letter from a couple with the “worst marriage”: Never give up! Even the worst marriage can be saved!
No Communication in Marriage? Learn Why. Maximizer vs Minimizer Styles
In a marriage, we need to make sure we communicate effectively. Our communication styles dictate for the most part how we react in certain situations, and the two most common communication styles are maximizers and minimizers. A maximizer is loud and boisterous, while the minimizer is reserved and avoids conflict. This dynamic can become very […]