Marriage Issues: Stopping Emotional Abuse in Marriage
What is emotional abuse in marriage? It can be hard to quantify since it differs greatly from physical abuse but can be the slippery slope that leads to it. Emotional Abuse: What You Should Know Emotional abuse is a topic we get questions about often. So many relationships are suffering from emotional abuse. Stopping emotional […]
I’m married to a narcissistic husband. Please help!
Recently a client reached out and said “I’m married to a narcissistic husband, please help!” We helped her and her husband identify behavioral patterns and learn to create emotional safety using the Imago communication method. Here’s another question from a wife about whether or not her husband has narcissistic personality disorder and how it is […]
Household Management together
Organize together and create a Romantic Master Bedroom
Is a Romantic Master Bedroom the Secret to a Happy Marriage? More inspiration on organizing together: Free online marriage counseling on household management Organizing can save your marriage
Active Listening vs. Defensive Listening: How to Really Hear Your Spouse
When your spouse says something that stings, do you find yourself reacting, defending, or shutting down? You might think you’re a good listener, but the real difference between couples who stay connected and couples who drift apart often comes down to how they listen. On relationship forums like Reddit, many partners ask: “How do I […]
Online Marriage Help: Does it Work? Or Make Things Worse?
Humans are fallible and so are marriage counselors. The good news is that once you understand why some marriage counseling doesn’t work and may make things worse, then you are much better equipped to choosing online marriage help that WILL work. More inspiration about marriage counseling that works: Our 90% marriage counseling success rate Does […]
Part II of How to Respond to Your Angry Spouse
Two weeks ago I wrote about how to respond to your angry spouse. Readers had a lot to say about it. Below are some of the comments/questions and my response. Look forward to your continued feedback!
Marriage Advice: 6 Ways to Stay in Love Forever and Start Getting the Love You Want
Relationships don’t coast by on autopilot. They need active effort to keep the love alive. Here is a sampling of marriage advice to stay in love forever:
What to Do When your Wife or Husband Doesn’t Want Intimacy
If you’re a man whose wife doesn’t want marital intimacy or she flat out refuses intimacy, you are not alone. The good news is, that even if your wife refuses intimacy, there are some things you can do to help her become more interested in being with you intimately again. How do you fix a […]
Should I get a divorce Relationship Quiz.
Are you wondering whether your marriage is worth saving or if it’s time to consider divorce? If you’re feeling unsure, you’re not alone. It’s natural to have doubts when your relationship feels strained or disconnected. But before making any major decisions, it’s important to assess the situation carefully. Take this “Should I Get a Divorce?” […]
Is divorce worth it? Falling out of love? Avoid divorce with a marriage retreat.
Is divorce worth it? Let’s think about the pros and cons of divorcing your spouse, and any alternatives that you should consider (like marriage counseling or even a couples retreat for therapy) before taking the leap.
ADHD and Marriage: Marriage Conflict May Create ADHD like Symptoms.
In your search for ADHD and marriage resources know that there is a relatively unknown cause of ADHD that you can help. A colleague of mine posted an article from The Atlantic on our Listserv called “How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD”. I was intrigued by the title as well as its hypothesis, […]
How to Apologize to your Spouse in 5 Steps
Married to a Spouse with Depression: How to Cope and Support Your Relationship
The tragic passing of actor Robin Williams reminds us how invisible depression can be. Someone who brought joy to millions was suffering deeply inside. Sadly, this story resonates with many couples: how many of you are married to a spouse with depression, silently carrying a burden you cannot always see? Depression does not just impact […]
Ray Rice and an Abusive Marriage
The recent video of NFL superstar Ray Rice knocking his then fiancée unconscious after she spat on him has caused quite a stir among football fans and the American public, as it brought what an abusive marriage looks like into each and every living room. More inspiration for abusive marriages: Examples of verbal abuse Is […]
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? Why It Won’t Fix Your Marriage (and What to Do Instead)
If you’re suffering in your relationship and feeling lonely, you may be tempted to reach out to someone outside your marriage—with or without the intention of having an affair. Maybe someone at work is paying attention to you.Maybe you’re tempted to look up an old Facebook friend or chat online.It feels harmless at first… but […]
Marriage Encounter
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 […]