by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Path to Sincere Apologies In every marriage, the journey is filled with moments of joy and challenges, where the words we choose and the way we communicate can either build bridges or walls between us. Apologizing to your spouse, a simple yet profound...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Alex and Jordan used to talk about everything, from the big dreams to the small details of their day, feeling connected in a way that seemed unbreakable.Their early days were filled with deep discussions and laughter over morning coffee. But as time passed, those...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that taking care of ourselves somehow takes away from our relationships. We’re often led to believe that the more we give and sacrifice, the better partners we are. But here’s the truth: neglecting our own...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Cultivating Deeper Emotional Connections in Your Relationship Exploring the Essence of Emotional Intimacy in Relationships Have you ever felt a lingering sense of longing in your relationship, a subtle yet persistent feeling that something essential is missing, but...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Evolving Stages of Marriage When you first said “I do,” you likely found yourself in the enchanting honeymoon phase of marriage, where everything felt perfect, and your love seemed unshakeable. This blissful period, characterized by deep...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jan 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
How to Encourage Open Dialogue in Your Marriage Navigating a relationship where one partner is hesitant to discuss issues can feel like walking through a maze blindfolded. Their reluctance to communicate can leave you feeling isolated and perplexed, pondering over a...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Celebrating the Strengths of Your Marriage In a world where we often hear about the warning signs and red flags in relationships, it’s equally, if not more important, to recognize and celebrate the positive aspects – the green flags – that signify a healthy and...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
When the Easy Road Turns Rocky in relationships. Strengthening Your Marriage with Resilience Perhaps you didn’t expect your marriage to be a walk in the park. At the same time, you may not have anticipated it’d be so tough at times. Some days it feels like...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been married for years and frequent arguments and flare ups between you and your spouse are making it seem like you are incompatible, don’t let yourself indulge in this short-sided assumption. Learning the difference between incompatibility and unwillingness...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The goal of Imago relationship therapy is to help married couples build a deeper connection and improve their marriages through empathy and communication. Like all therapeutic modalities and approaches there are situations when Imago therapy may not be the best...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Guanacaste is the northwest province of Costa Rica boasting an abundance of breathtaking natural wonders like lagoons, volcanic formations, thermal springs, and of course otherworldly waterfalls. Scientists discovered that the negative ions that are emitted when water...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Nov 3, 2023 | Podcast
Cheating stinks. Whether it’s a physical or emotional affair – there’s a lot of trust that now has to be rebuilt if you are going to try and stay together. Working to repair on your own can be challenging and this video can help you start the affair...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’ve been hosting couples at marriage counseling retreats in Costa Rica for a few years now. During our time here we’ve been fortunate enough to discover some hidden beaches that you can discover with your husband or wife on your retreat’s rest days. We’re talking a...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Sep 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Browse some of Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin’s recent contributions and expert advice from columnists, journalists, and reporters. Need to interview a licensed, experienced marriage counselor? Fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page to request answers, advice, or...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on fostering emotional connection in relationships. At The Marriage Restoration Project, we understand the importance of nurturing and strengthening the bond between partners. If you feel that your husband or wife never does...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
John Gottman borrowed the four horsemen of marriage from the four horsemen of the apocalypse in the Christian religion. Recognizing the four horsemen in your own relationship is crucial for you both to mitigate a destructive fight.The four horsemen of marriage are...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Jan 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Has the health of your marriage relationship spiraled out of control? If you feel that you are on the brink of splitting up with your spouse our divorce prevention retreats can help. The goal of our intensive marriage retreats is to prevent divorce by helping you and...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Does your wife yell and scream at you often? If the behavior is relatively new there could be an unresolved issue or point of contention that you need to address together to stop the loud outbursts. If the yelling is chronic behavior you should know that yelling at...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
It is normal and even healthy to vent to friends about something your partner does that upsets you, but when taken to the extreme it is called trauma dumping. When you overshare traumas with someone repeatedly it can harm your relationship with that person and...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Dec 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The most sacred vow a person can make in marriage is to honor their union for the rest of their lives. Presenting a united front is the simplest example of this unification. When two different people create a life together there will eventually be disagreements and...
