by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Sep 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
12 brave couples decided to try their luck this past weekend at our Getting the Love You Want workshop in Baltimore. They all had something in common (besides being brave enough to commit to improving their relationship without knowing what to expect). Each of them...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you or your spouse face emotional neglect as a child? Are you concerned that emotional trauma from your past could be contributing to the conflict you’re experiencing in your marriage today? The parallels between the things you experienced in your childhood...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration1 (SAMHSA) more than 2 in 3 children experience at least one traumatic event by the time they turn 16. SAMSHA’s examples of potentially traumatizing experiences range from psychological,...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Infidelity occurs when someone has an emotional, financial, romantic, or sexual relationship with someone other than one’s husband, wife, or partner in a monogamous relationship. Experiencing infidelity can be incredibly nuanced, painful, and frightening for any...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you sometimes feel like you have to practically beg your husband or wife for attention? That can be a lonely place. Healthy relationships come in many shapes and forms, but all are built on a foundation of connection. Common interests, shared values and goals, deep...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Aug 16, 2022 | Podcast
Listen to the episode below for insight into healing a relationship when trust is broken. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:41 — 11.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Spotify | Android | Email | Deezer | RSS |...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’ve had the big argument. The big disagreement. The difficult discussion about that thing you just can’t seem to agree on. A fight, a row, a confrontation. It happens to every couple. Eventually you get into an argument and regret losing your temper or...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our team of marriage counselors help couples from all walks of life rediscover relationship growth, joy, and a deeper connection. We do this using Imago couples therapy, a comprehensive and thoughtfully structured approach to counseling that truly helps people feel...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
What if my spouse won’t come to counseling? Whether it’s due to previous failed attempts or your partner is just not interested in working on things in counseling, it’s a challenge to work on a relationship with a partner that is not interested. Try...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The decision of whether to have joint or separate bank accounts should always be a mutual one. However, it can be a point of contention for couples who don’t agree, couples with vastly different income levels, and one income families with a stay-at-home parent....
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jun 27, 2022 | Podcast
Therapists often recommend doing a trial separation from each other to see if absence can make the heart grow fonder for couples that are going through a lot of conflict. But is this recommendation a good idea? Do trial separations really work? In this podcast episode...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | May 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 22:18 — 30.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Spotify | Android | Email | Deezer | RSS |...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Most of us are aware that the honeymoon phase in relationships doesn’t last forever. The good news? It doesn’t have to! You and your spouse can enjoy life together in a loving relationship without experiencing the blinding enamor felt in the honeymoon...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated May 28, 2023 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Marriage Counseling
If you’re thinking about going to marriage therapy there are a few things your counselor wants you to know before you begin. The reason your future counselor wants you to learn these things is simple; knowing them will help prepare you for counseling so that you can...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 22, 2022 | Imago Relationships, Marriage Bulilding, Relationship Communication
All of us face stressful seasons in life. But lately, things have seemed especially challenging for just about everyone. World conflict, financial and economic uncertainty, health and safety concerns. Whether directly or indirectly, these problems are impacting lives...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated May 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Don’t wait to get help with your marriage, especially if your relationship has become so unhappy that you’re thinking about what it would be like if you were not married to your spouse. Our colleague, psychologist and relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman, once...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
When our spouse doesn’t value our input or opinions it can feel like you’re all alone in the world. If your husband isn’t expressing the love and respect that you expect it’s time to think about how this could affect your long-term well-being. Once you’ve come to...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Of all the variables that can affect the quality and closeness of our intimate relationships, money is one of the most powerful. But it’s not just about how much money a couple has—how each partner thinks and feels about money plays heavily on a couple’s...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Social media can be a gift and a curse, depending on how you use it—and to be sure, plenty of us use it. Many couples complain about their spouse’s excessive mobile phone usage and social media scrolling because it prevents them from connecting. What’s capturing...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 11, 2024 | Family Relationships in Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Communication
In-law relationships can have a significant impact on a marriage. That’s why conflict with in-laws requires a united front that puts your marital relationship before the relationship you have with your parents. Perhaps you’ve experienced varying levels of joy...
