How to Save a Marriage When Only One Is Trying — And How to Decide If You Should
If you feel like you’re the only one fighting for your marriage, you might wonder: Is there even a point in trying? The short answer is yes. Research shows that change initiated by one partner can alter the dynamics of a relationship, sometimes motivating the other partner to re-engage1. While having both spouses work together […]
Advice for a great marriage and a story about an Imago Therapist
A few years ago I attended an incredible conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico and I would like to share with you an important lesson that I witnessed. The Imago International Conference brought together Imago Relationship Therapists from around the world to increase their competency and expertise in the practice of this modality of therapy. As […]
FAQs: Your Questions About Marriage Retreats Answered
Get answers to all of your questions about retreats for couples right here. Didn’t find the answer you were looking for? Send us a question online and we’ll be in touch with answers and to help schedule your retreat. What is the Purpose of Attending a Marriage Retreat? Marriage retreats are ideal for marriages in […]
Marriage Stress: A Change of Scenery May Help
If you feel trapped by marriage stress and stress from life in general, you may just benefit from a change of scenery.
Hope for Change – A Marriage retreat review from Latin America
A recent Marriage retreat review from a Marriage Retreat in Latin America I wanted to share with you a few thoughts about my trip last month to Latin America for a private marriage retreat. It was quite an amazing experience and it taught me a lot about the potential for healing in even the most […]
Marriage Counseling Advice: 11 Things The Happiest Couples Avoid.
Happiness in a relationship is much more than luck; it takes a daily conscious effort to put healthy relationship habits into practice. Sounds simple, but that alone is very important marriage counseling advice. Need more inspiration? Read how to make sure marriage counseling will work for you
Learning from Mice: Research on Love and Relationships
You may be passing down your fearful memories to your children without even telling them. At least that’s what a recent study by two neurobiologists at Emory University is hypothesizing. Their findings are detailed in a recent article in Scientific American. They studied epigenetic inheritance in laboratory mice trained to fear the smell of the […]
How to Talk About Touchy Subjects using the Imago Couples Dialogue
A few years ago I had the fortune of traveling to Israel for a Jewish holiday. This trip was a long time in the making and may not have been possible if my wife and I were not versed in the Imago Couple’s Dialogue.
Can I revive a failed marriage?
My daughter had a friend over recently whose own parents recently divorced. When she found out I am a marriage counselor, she said, “But isn’t it true that some marriages are just meant to fail? I mean, my parents tried everything and there was nothing more that they could do. That’s just how it was […]
How to reduce fighting in front of the kids
How can we reduce fighting in front of the kids? This important piece of marriage advice on the topic of how to stop fighting in front of the kids, is a critical one and should be implemented the minute you finish reading this page! It can be very difficult to stop fighting in front of […]
Did I Marry the Right Person?
“Did I marry the right person?” While you may expect this question to be reserved for newlyweds, unfortunately, there are couples who are grandparents still asking this question. I find this question to be one of the most destructive questions you could ask about your marriage. Living with an unhappy marriage can be one of […]
Rebuild Trust in a Marriage: in the case of prior love relationships.
Previous love relationships can sometimes threaten the trust between a husband and wife. If talks about your spouse’s prior love relationships and previous boyfriends or girlfriends have contributed to a break down in trust between the two of you, this post will help you learn how to rebuild trust in a marriage. More inspiration on […]
Anxiety is ruining my marriage, Help!
Anxiety is ruining my marriage, help! With all of the stress that is going on in the world and in the news coupled with managing work, the family, and all of your day to day responsibilities it’s no wonder that so many of you feel anxious! The effects of anxiety can ruin romantic relationships, marriages, […]
When you’re looking for Affordable Marriage Counseling
If you’re looking for affordable marriage counseling, know this. You get what you pay for. The “cheapest” marriage counselor is not going to be the best marriage counselor, most likely. However, there is room to go after high quality marriage counseling and work to make it as affordable as possible. Need more inspiration? Read the […]
How to be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage: Turn it Around
Are you in an unhappy marriage? Like you are doing all the work in your relationship? Are you at your wits’ end? It is extremely disappointing and exasperating if your spouse has “checked out” of his/her role in your relationship. You are probably feeling lonely and hopeless that your marriage will ever be what you […]
Fear of drifting apart in a relationship
Are you afraid that you’ve been drifting apart in a relationship? Staying happily married requires active participation in growing the relationship. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to drift apart from your spouse. More inspiration for how to prevent drifting apart in a marriage: 3 ways to infuse love into a relationship What to do […]
How to Deal With a Needy Spouse — And Decide If the Marriage Can Be Saved
Are you considering divorce because your spouse’s emotional needs feel overwhelming? You may relate to the following question from a reader we addressed —a spouse contemplating divorce due to exhaustion from dealing with a “needy” partner. Reader Question: “My wife over the last week has told me she wants a divorce but not until after […]
Spouse Has ADHD? The Link Between ADHD & Anger in Marriage (and What Helps)
Key Takeaways Anger isn’t a diagnostic symptom of ADHD—but certain anger patterns are common in ADHD-impacted relationships. Two frequent patterns: chronic resentment (often in the non-ADHD partner) and sudden angry outbursts (sometimes in the ADHD partner). Trauma and nervous-system stress can mimic or amplify ADHD-like behaviors; evaluation should consider both. Couples improve fastest when they […]
My spouse has a diagnosis of a personality disorder- The Danger of Diagnosis
If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has a diagnosis of a personality disorder, no doubt that you may secretly think that you made a mistake in choosing him/her. There’s more to the picture though and you need to keep reading! “I think my husband has Aspergers or a personality disorder; is it possible to […]
“The Dangers of Diagnosis” II- When Spouse has a Personality Disorder
The first article I wrote on the Dangers of Diagnosis brought out strong responses. Some agreed wholeheartedly, others felt I minimized the pain of living with a spouse who struggles with serious mental illness. My goal here is to clarify, especially when the issue involves a suspected personality disorder. What to do when you think […]