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The Marriage Restoration Blog: Insights from Shlomo & Rivka
Rabbi Shlomo and his wife, Rivka, were once that struggling couple—nearly two decades ago. After facing their own challenges in 23 years of marriage, raising five kids, and working with thousands of couples, they developed a powerful approach to healing relationships. Their personal journey from conflict to deep connection inspired them to dedicate their lives to helping others do the same.
Can You Save a Failing Marriage When Divorce Seems Imminent? Yes—Here’s the Fastest, Most Effective Path Forward
When your marriage feels like it’s hanging by a thread, you start asking questions you never thought you’d ask: “Is there any way to save
Feeling Like “I Don’t Love My Spouse Anymore”? You May Be in the Power Struggle Stage — Not the End of Your Marriage
Many couples panic when the warm, connected feelings of the early relationship fade. Suddenly you’re asking: “Do I love my spouse anymore?” “Why do I
Why Couples Fight About Money: The Real Reasons Men and Women React So Differently
Why Money Creates So Many Fights in Marriage Money fights aren’t really about dollars — they are about: safety security identity worth power fear of
Do Group Marriage Retreats Really Work? Why Community Healing Is So Powerful for Couples
How the “village effect” transforms relationships inside the Getting the Love You Want Workshop There’s a reason couples search for group marriage retreats when they’re
Does a Marriage Retreat Really Work? A Real Success Story From a Couple on the Brink
What actually happens at a marriage retreat—and can it really save a relationship that feels hopeless? When couples search for “Does a marriage retreat really
Interview with Alisa DiLorenzo of One Extraordinary Marriage: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy & How Couples Can Build Stronger Connection
Learn what couples love about the 6 Pillars of Intimacy—and how this framework can help rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional and physical closeness
How Gratitude Strengthens Your Marriage: 4 Research-Backed Practices to Cultivate It
Why appreciation matters—and how to use it to strengthen connection, intimacy, and resilience in your relationship. Gratitude isn’t just a nice idea. It’s one of
How to Apologize to Your Spouse in 5 Steps: A Guide to Repairing and Reconnecting
Why Most Apologies Fail—and How to Get It Right in Your Marriage Apologizing seems simple… until you try it with your spouse.Couples often tell us:
How to Support a Spouse With Illness: A Guide for Caregivers and Couples
Insights from psychotherapist Israela Meyerstein, author of Bridge to Healing: Finding Strength to Cope with Illness When your spouse becomes ill—whether with a chronic condition,
My Spouse Has a Personality Disorder: The Real Danger of Diagnosis
How labels can harm marriages—and what actually helps couples heal, reconnect, and communicate. When a Diagnosis Feels Like a Verdict Discovering—or suspecting—that your spouse has
How to Reset Your Marriage: Decluttering Emotional Baggage, Stress, and Overwhelm
A simple, powerful framework to clear the emotional clutter that keeps couples stuck. When Marriage Starts to Feel Heavy Every couple goes through seasons where
Online Marriage Help: Does It Work? Or Can It Make Things Worse?
How to choose online marriage counseling that actually helps—based on research, clinical experience, and our proprietary 5-Step Marriage Restoration Method. Why Online Marriage Help Matters
Signs Your Husband Is Experiencing Long-Term Grief (and How to Help Him Move Forward)
If your husband has been distant, irritable, shut down, or emotionally unavailable for months after a painful loss, you may feel worried, confused, or unsure
What to Do When Your Husband Doesn’t Want to Talk
Few things feel as lonely or confusing as a spouse who shuts down, avoids conversation, or refuses to talk about important issues. Many women search
Roommates or Soulmates? What to Do When You’re Falling Out of Love
If you’ve found yourself thinking things like: “I don’t love my husband anymore.” “I want to love my wife again.” “I feel nothing for my
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 3 | Missing Adult Interaction in Quarantine with Kids
March 18, 2020 Third-Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Feeling like I miss interacting with other adults. I invited past attendees of our Getting
What Is Financial Infidelity? 8 Signs You Should Never Ignore (And How to Rebuild Trust)
Money fights are one of the top reasons couples struggle, and when financial stress spikes—as it has for millions of families—relationships often take the hit
How to Deal With Negativity in Relationships Without Losing Yourself
by Shlomo Slatkin, LCPC, licensed clinical professional counselor and co-founder of The Marriage Restoration Project One of the most common struggles couples search for today
What Is the Best Marital Therapy? Gottman Method vs. Imago Therapy (A Complete Guide)
by Shlomo Slatkin, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Advanced Certified Imago Relationship Therapist If you and your spouse are searching for the best marital
Control Issues in a Relationship: Why They Happen & How to Fix Them
by Shlomo Slatkin, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and co-founder of The Marriage Restoration Project. Many couples search for answers like: “Why is my partner
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