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Shlomo & Rivka’s Corner
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.
Celebrity Marriage Counseling: Read This Before You End It
Key takeaways (for high-profile couples) Fame amplifies normal marital stressors—privacy, schedules, staff, and scrutiny. A confidential, no-blame intensive gives you clarity fast, off-camera. Don’t make
A Financial Inventory for Spouses: Money Questions for Couples (Without the Pressure)
As a licensed couples therapist (Imago-informed, no-blame/no-shame), I see it every week: money isn’t just math—it’s meaning (safety, fairness, freedom, identity). That’s why money talks
6 Holiday Activities for Families to Bond (That Actually Work)
Key takeaways Bonding grows from shared novelty, rituals, and daily gratitude—not just big events. Keep ideas short, specific, and repeatable so they survive holiday stress
5 Surprising Ways a Marriage Retreat Changes More Than Your Relationship
If you’re weighing a marriage retreat vs counseling and wondering “are marriage retreats worth it?”, here’s the short answer: a well-run couples therapy intensive (sometimes
5 Ways Intensive Couples Counseling Retreats Work (and When to Choose One Over Weekly Therapy)
Key Takeaways Why intensives work: They compress months of work into a focused window, reduce “start/stop” drift, and build momentum on the hardest issues. When
How to fix my marriage by myself: Improve your marriage when your spouse is not interested
Key Takeaways You can improve your marriage when your spouse is not interested by changing your approach—lowering defensiveness, raising safety, and modeling new patterns. Start
5 Marriage Communication Problems & How to Fix Them
Key Takeaways Most communication problems in marriage boil down to threat/defense cycles; lowering threat (tone, timing, clarity) unlocks progress. Use a soft start-up (I-statement +
How to Stay Connected as a Couple During the Holidays
Key takeaways Holiday stress and marriage often collide; short, scheduled holiday couple check-ins keep you aligned. Create small holiday traditions for couples to anchor connection
How to Deal With a Toxic Family Member: 4 Steps That Work
Key takeaways Confirm the signs of a toxic family member before acting. Set boundaries with toxic family using short, specific rules—then follow through. Expect pushback;
3 Ways You Can Truly Help Save Your Friend’s Marriage
When someone you care about is going through a marriage crisis, it’s natural to want to help. But here’s the hard truth: sometimes, even with
When Marriage Counseling Doesn’t Work: 3 Situations (and What To Do Instead)
The problem with “standard” counseling in urgent situations Most couples get 50–60 minutes once a week. In calm seasons, that’s fine. In crisis, it can
How to Bring Up an Issue With Your Spouse Without a Fight (3 Proven Starts)
Key takeaways The way you start a hard talk predicts how it will end; a soft start-up lowers defensiveness. Prepare your message first (facts →
15 Signs of a Healthy Marriage: Green Flags from a Relationship Therapist
Key Takeaways Healthy marriages center on perceived partner responsiveness—feeling understood, validated, and cared for predicts relationship quality. A high positive-to-negative interaction ratio (about 5:1) and
10 Signs of Emotional Abuse in Marriage (and How to Heal)
Is Emotional Abuse Quietly Hurting Your Marriage? Here’s How to Recognize It—and Heal Together When couples come to us feeling disconnected, they often say,“We love
[Relationship Help Podcast Episode 007] Is Your Childhood Affecting Your Marriage?
Key Takeaways Marriage often brings up unfinished business from childhood — wounds, unmet needs, and family patterns. Many people unconsciously marry someone like their parents
[Podcast episode] What to Do When You and Your Spouse Disagree on Politics
Key Takeaways Political differences in marriage don’t have to be make-or-break issues. Disagreements become destructive when they are handled with reactivity instead of curiosity. Learning
[Podcast Episode] What Stage of Relationship or Marriage Are You In?
Key Takeaways Why Understanding the Stages of Marriage Matters Every relationship evolves. Knowing which stage you’re in can: Psychologists like Harville Hendrix (Getting the Love
[Podcast Episode] Healing Relationship Anxiety & Generational Trauma
Key Takeaways Why Anxiety in Relationships Runs So Deep We are wounded in relationships — often in childhood — and those wounds shape how we
When Siblings Meddle in Your Marriage: What to Do
Key Takeaways Family interference — especially siblings meddling in your marriage — can create conflict and emotional distance between spouses. Often, siblings don’t understand the
[Podcast Episode 008] Doing Whatever It Takes to Fix Your Marriage
Key Takeaways The couples who succeed are those who commit to doing whatever it takes, even when it’s uncomfortable. “Whatever it takes” means taking personal
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