Getting Along with Extended Family for the Holidays: How to Prepare for the Festive Season Ahead
The holidays can be magical—but they can also be stressful, especially when extended family is involved. Whether it’s juggling multiple family traditions, managing tension between relatives, or trying to keep your in-laws happy, it’s no wonder so many couples search for advice on how to survive family gatherings without losing their sanity. The good news? […]
Healing After Infidelity: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
Healing After Infidelity: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust in Your Marriage If you’ve just discovered your spouse was unfaithful, it may feel like your world has shattered. The shock, betrayal, and pain can leave you wondering if your marriage can ever recover. For couples who decide to stay together following an affair, there are certain […]
Can a Marriage Survive Political Differences? How to Stop Fighting and Reconnect
If you’ve ever thought, “My spouse and I fight constantly about politics” or “My husband is obsessed with politics—what do I do?”, you’re not alone. In today’s polarized world, political disagreements are straining even the strongest marriages. Politics can spark heated arguments, hurt feelings, and resentment. One spouse may feel dismissed or attacked when the […]
10 Date-Night Ideas to Rekindle Your Relationship
When you think back on the history and health of your marriage and relationship, it’s easy to see that for many couples, the most exciting period is when you initially start dating. From completing all the ‘firsts’ of a new relationship together, like your first dinner out, first dance, and first kiss, to the excitement […]
The Five C’s in Marriage:The Key Building Blocks to a Successful Relationship
For any couple who is in a romantic relationship and is considering marriage or already married, it’s important to take a moment to examine the health of the relationship itself. Are you feeling loved, supported and valued? Is your partner? Are there any aspects of your relationship that are in need of some assistance? How […]
The Principles of Imago Therapy Explained
For any couple who feels stuck in their relationship, it can be incredibly painful to admit that something isn’t working. Whether your marriage feels stagnant or conflict seems to erupt frequently, the sense that your relationship is unraveling can be both heartbreaking and overwhelming. When couples finally reach the point of realizing they need help, […]
Reigniting the Spark: How to Bring Back the Passion in a Stagnant Relationship
If your marriage feels more like a friendship than a romantic partnership, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. One of the most painful challenges couples face is a sexless marriage. It’s often not about libido or love; it’s about disconnection, unmet needs, and unspoken resentment that builds over time. But the good news? […]
Finding the Best Couples Retreats Near You
When it comes to marriage, there is nothing that many of us won’t do to keep it flourishing. However, for couples who have been bogged down by day-to-day stressors and responsibilities that are suddenly weighing on their marriage, it can be challenging to find the time and the energy to refocus on their relationship. One […]
What to Expect from a Weekend Marriage Counseling Session
When it comes to the most important relationships in our lives, like our marriage, it’s often easy to become complacent and take things for granted. Life can quickly get in the way of spending quality time together and you can settle into a routine that simply gets you through your day. But this can be […]
What Makes Marriage Counseling Retreats Different from Weekly Counseling?
For any couple who is going through a rough patch in their marriage, they are likely considering what to do next. Although frightening and uncomfortable, realizing that your relationship might be in need of help is the first step towards making positive change. Oftentimes, the next step involves reaching out to a licensed therapist to […]
Can having kids ruin a relationship? What we WISH we would have known about having children and our marriage.
Can having kids ruin a relationship? What we WISH we would have known about having children and our marriage. In this episode, we explore the immense strain that having children can place on marriages. With parents ranking as the most stressed adult population in the U.S., we dive into the challenges that arise in relationships, […]
A Get-a-Way to Restore Your Marriage: Upcoming Events & Marriage Intensive Retreats
For any couple who has reached a breaking point in their marriage, it can be daunting to even admit that you may need help. But realizing that your relationship is in danger and reaching out for support is the first step you can take on the road to recovery. By reaching out to a licensed […]
A Deep Dive into Intensive Marriage Counseling
For so many of us, it can be truly painful to look at our closest relationship, our marriage, and admit that not everything is perfect. Whether it’s dealing with lack of time to spend alone together, lack of energy to devote to one another or a deeper issue such as the loss of a child […]
Rediscover Love with Maryland’s Premier Marriage Counseling Services
BLOG Rediscover Love with Maryland’s Premier Marriage Counseling Services Are you and your partner facing challenges in your relationship? At The Marriage Restoration Project in Maryland, we’re here to help you navigate through tough times and rekindle your love. Our dedicated team specializes in Imago Therapy, offering tailored sessions designed to strengthen your bond and […]
Couples Counseling Retreats: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’re considering a couples counseling retreat or intensive marriage therapy, you may be wondering: what exactly happens—and how do we prepare? Many couples search for answers like ‘what should I expect at a marriage retreat’ or ‘how to get ready for couples counseling.’ This guide will walk you through both. As we age and […]
[Podcast episode] What to do when you and your spouse disagree on politics?
Sometimes people feel so passionately about a political candidate it’s hard not to get reactive. This episode teaches you what to do in these particularly high drama situations and how to be with another despite disagreeing with their politics. ⁉️ Should it be make it or break it if you can’t come to an agreement? […]
Rediscover Love with Maryland’s Premier Marriage Counseling Services
Are you and your partner facing challenges in your relationship? At The Marriage Restoration Project in Maryland, we’re here to help you navigate through tough times and rekindle your love. Our dedicated team specializes in Imago Therapy, offering tailored sessions designed to strengthen your bond and improve communication. Why Choose Us? Maryland couples in Baltimore […]
I have different priorities and goals than my partner. Do your couples goals not match?!
It’s very tempting to think you aren’t on the same page anymore as your partner. Your goals and priorities are just too different. And that makes sense, after all, you might have some real disagreements about some hot button issues. 🔥🔥 ✅ Sometimes though, your goals ARE a match to your partners’ but there has […]
[Podcast Episode] How can I ease the pain? Healing from relationship and generational trauma.
It’s all about anxiety! 😟😟😰😰 We are wounded in relationship and once we become aware of that we can start to heal. Our parents and their ancestors all had their own anxiety and that anxiety is passed down to us, as children, showing up as unmet needs, when our parents just couldn’t attune to […]
[Podcast Episode] Identifying what stage of relationship you’re in will help you with expectations vs reality.
What stage of relationship and marriage are you in? Understanding the 3 stages of relationship can really help you identify just where you are in your life and help you make fully informed decisions about your marriage. ✔️The first stage is often referred to as the “Romantic Love” stage. This is characterized by intense emotions, […]