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 […]
5 Marriage Communication Problems & How to Fix Them
Marriage communication problems are one of the biggest challenges couples face in a marriage. The inability to communicate effectively with one’s spouse can lead to one or both partners feeling unheard, not cared for, and/or unloved. The bad news is that communication problems can have a devastating and even fatal impact on a marriage. The […]
Love Again. A Lesson from Passover.
As we approach Passover (Pesach), I have been thinking a lot about how couples can release themselves from the bondage of their negativity and learn to love again. Couples often come in to my marriage counseling office stuck in their “stuff.” While we are usually able to break through and shift the energy in the […]
My spouse will not go to marriage counseling
My Spouse will not go to Marriage Counseling and we need it. What can I do to persuade him/her? You found marriage help that may just work this time, you tell your spouse about it, ask him/her to join you, and you get a big fat “NO”. What are you supposed to do with a […]
Do you have a fear of drifting apart in a relationship?
Do you have a fear of 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.
Parenting Advice: What Your Child Wishes You Knew…But Won’t Tell You
As parents, you surely want the best for your children. You focus tremendous amounts of energy on trying to provide the ideal nurturing environment for them and listening to parenting advice! That is why it can be so frustrating when you see your child struggling and you don’t know how—or if—you can help. More inspirational […]
My husband is controlling and I can’t stand him!
What you can’t stand in your spouse may be your own reflection. “My husband is controlling!” “My wife is driving me crazy!” What drives you crazy about your spouse? Do you have a judgment that your husband is controlling and cheap? Do you feel that your wife is impulsive and irresponsible? If you take a […]
Are you guilty of comparing marriages?
The good news is, if you’re guilty of comparing marriages, know that looks can be deceiving. You’d never know from our recent photo shoot that we couldn’t wait for it to end. Between the baby crying and the other kids trying to run away, we couldn’t wait for the photo shoot to be done. But […]
Does the shoemaker have shoes? Our own marriage work.
The Shoemaker usually has no shoes. What’s true in our case of doing marriage work? It was the week before Passover, the busiest time of the year for our family. Rivka saw an email from our therapist listserv, looking for a volunteer couple to work with master therapist, Hedy Schleifer of HedyYumi.com.
When your wife won’t talk. What to do if she’s giving you the silent treatment.
Wife Won’t Talk? Here’s What You Should Know About Her Deafening Silence There are many things your wife would love for you to know about her but she just won’t tell you. Is she purposely not sharing these things with you or has it been awhile since you had a deep conversation together? What to […]
Five Things Your Husband Wishes You Would Know But Won’t Tell You
There are many things your husband would love for you to know about him but he just won’t tell you. Is he purposely not sharing these things with you or has it been awhile since you had a deep conversation together? The answer will be different for each couple, but here are five things he […]
Before you give up on your relationship…
Before you give up on your relationship, you need to do this first. If you read interviews about very successful business owners and entrepreneurs, you’ll notice that when they are asked by the interviewer for their best tips on how they accumulated their wealth and success, many of these interviewees will include the following advice, […]
Relationship advice that I Learned from my Mother
Is this popular marriage advice fact or myth?
You have all heard marriage is hard, don’t go to bed angry and other famous pieces of marriage advice. Are the following pieces of popular marriage advice fact or myth?
Save your Marriage in 2 Days with our Online Marriage Counseling Services
If you’re someone that is looking to save your marriage immediately and you’re not so keen on going to marriage counseling in-person, online marriage counseling services are your best option. More inspiration about marriage counseling online: How does marriage counseling work online? Would we be using Skype? Online marriage counseling- is it real? Self Guided […]
Parenting Methods: When Your Child Does Things You Don’t Want Them To Do
No Judgment here on Baltimore Mom of the Year! Comment on the choice of parenting methods used by Baltimore Mom of the Year, Toya Graham, and you’ll spark a whole lot of debate. More parenting advice and inspiration on parenting methods that work: Why being a good parent isn’t enough 5 things your child wishes […]
Getting our *New* Marriage Counseling Office Ready! Photo Essay
New Marriage Counseling Maryland Office-Photo Essay We’re excited to have a new marriage counseling office in Baltimore, MD. Our previous building had been bought by a different owner and so we decided to move to a quaint little building in the heart of Pikesville, MD. We think you’ll find the space cozy and quiet, perfect […]