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.
When your wife won’t talk and you’re met with silence, it can feel isolating, frustrating, and even frightening. The silent treatment is one of the most common (and most painful) dynamics couples face. The good news? With the right understanding and tools, you can break the cycle and restore connection. There are things your wife […]
Five Things Your Husband Wishes You Knew But Won’t Tell You
If you’ve ever wondered “Why won’t my husband open up to me?” or “How can I get my husband to talk about his feelings?”—you’re not alone. Many women search for answers when their husbands withdraw, don’t communicate, or seem emotionally distant. The truth? There are many things your husband wishes you knew, but he may […]
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
Marriage Advice: Fact or Myth? What Couples Really Need to Know
You’ve probably heard the old sayings: “Marriage is hard.” “Never go to bed angry.” “Quality, not quantity.” But how much of this advice is true, and how much is myth? Couples often come to me confused, because popular sayings don’t always match the reality of building a thriving relationship. Let’s unpack some of the most […]
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 […]
How to be a good father
How to be a good father? Although fathers may often seem like silent partners in raising children, their role or lack thereof is quite impactful on the lives of both sons and daughters. As we age and become parents, we undoubtedly become aware of the importance of fathers. Many of these lessons were implicit in […]
How to Improve Your Marriage When Your Spouse Refuses to Talk
When a spouse won’t talk, some people try to open up the conversation right away, while others focus first on adjusting their own responses and behaviors to create a safer, calmer space for communication later. A Story for You — Hope for When Your Spouse Won’t Talk About a year ago I received a call […]
Marriage Problems. We all have them, what are yours?
Every couple experiences marriage problems at some point in their relationship. Some couples have big problems, some small, but we all have them. You may be pushing away the problems, hoping they’ll go away. Or perhaps you try to speak about the problems to your spouse to try to fix them, and it only makes […]
My Marriage is in Crisis: How Can I Get my Wife to Love Me Again?
“How can I get my wife to love me again?” is a question that many husbands ask themselves, especially when their wives are giving them the cold shoulder or the silent treatment. This marriage crisis may feel impossible to overcome and is definitely the “elephant in the room” if you’re walking around wondering how to […]
Boundaries with the Inlaws
Question: I am not looking forward to spending the holidays with my in-laws as it creates a lot of stress in our marriage. Whenever I share with my husband my feelings about his parents and my desire to set boundaries with the inlaws, he always gets defensive and stands up for them over me. I […]
What are the Five Love Languages and How Can Knowing Them Help You?
There are five unique love languages that determine how we as individuals receive our partner’s love the most intensely. Knowing these love languages and determining you and your spouse’s will help you express your love for one another more productively in a way that they receive it the best. “You don’t really love me!” How […]
How do you know when your marriage is over or if you’ve just hit a rough patch?
This is one of the most common questions couples in crisis ask—on Reddit forums, in therapy, and when searching online for answers. If you’ve found yourself Googling “When is a marriage beyond saving?” or “What are the signs my marriage is over?”—you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: when you feel disconnected, frustrated, and stuck, it […]
What to do when you are falling out of love
What to do when you are falling out of love? When you feel like you are falling out of love, you need to take action! Not to consider divorce, since that will work against you later on, (see why that is here), but to actually create love! Our love advice may seem counter-intuitive, but it […]
Communication or Provocation? Tips to Fix Communication for Couples
Just got off the phone today with a customer service experience that was quite hellish. Clearly, this business owner never learned how to communicate effectively. It’s amazing that he is still in business with his abusive manner and communication problems.. More inspiration on fixing communication problems in marriage. How to transform your anger into compassion […]