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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.
Why Is My Wife So Mean to Me? Understanding Anger in Marriage and How to Respond
If you’ve ever wondered: “Why is my wife always mean to me?” “Why does my wife yell at me all the time?” “Is my wife
The Role of Self-Care in a Strong Marriage: How Taking Care of Yourself Helps the Relationship
When thinking about ways to keep a marriage vibrant and healthy, we often find ourselves considering aspects that involve both partners. Whether it’s maintaining healthy
When Jobs Come Between Us: Managing Career Stress in a Relationship
In today’s fast-paced world, our careers often demand significant time and energy, which can leave little time for personal relationships. When one or both partners
Is Name Calling Verbal Abuse? What is considered verbal abuse?
It’s a question many spouses ask when conflict in marriage escalates: “Is name-calling abuse, or just fighting?” The truth is, name-calling is a form of
Marriage Problems and Tunnel Vision
Marriage Problems and Tunnel Vision: Why You’re Missing the Real Issues When marriage problems pile up, it’s easy to slip into tunnel vision. One spouse
Is a friend meddling in your marriage?
Is a Friend Meddling in Your Marriage? How to Protect Your Relationship It’s one thing to lean on friends for support. It’s another when a
Spouse doesn’t want to save your marriage?
What if your spouse refuses to save your marriage? What if you want him/her to go to counseling with you and they won’t? Can you
Sending, Receiving, and Growing: Getting the Most Out of Imago Therapy
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
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
5 Ways You Might be Undermining Your Marriage Without Even Realizing It
As spouses, we sometimes do seemingly innocuous things that end up being much more harmful to our marriage than we realize, especially if we do them repeatedly
What’s The Difference Between Perpetual and Solvable Problems? (Hint: Every Marriage Has Both)
According to relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman, the majority of problems married couples have are “perpetual.” These ongoing issues exist in virtually every relationship—yes, even healthy ones. The idea that most
When your wife won’t speak to you. How to handle the silent treatment.
If your wife won’t talk to you—or you’re on the receiving end of the silent treatment—it can feel confusing, painful, and lonely. You may wonder:
How Is Imago Marriage Counseling Different? Comparing Options When You’ve Tried Everything Else
One of the most common questions I hear from couples is: “How is your marriage counseling program different from the other counseling we’ve already tried?”
The Silent Killers of Marriage That Retreats Help Uncover
Some marriages don’t end with a bang – they fade away quietly. There are no explosive fights or dramatic betrayals and on the surface, everything
How to Deal With a Needy Spouse — And Decide If the Marriage Can Be Saved
Are you considering divorce because your spouse’s emotional needs feel overwhelming? You may relate to the following question from a reader we addressed —a spouse
Why Communication Breakdowns Are Best Solved at a Marriage Retreat
If you and your partner can’t seem to talk it out without turning everything into an argument, or worse, you’ve stopped talking altogether, it can
The Getting the Love you Want Marriage Retreat is “Magical”
Why a Marriage Retreat Can Feel Like a Reset Button Just as we all need a much-deserved vacation—a time to get away from our surroundings
What should I do when my wife ignores me?
If your wife is ignoring you, it’s natural to feel confused, hurt, or even angry. That kind of disconnection can be incredibly painful—especially when you’re
Why Our Secular Couples Retreat Doesn’t Use Religion to Fix Your Marriage
What Makes Our Secular Couples Retreat Work—Without Compromising Your Values When your relationship is on the rocks, you need more than well-meaning advice or spiritual
The Silent Treatment: How to Communicate Through Conflict Without Withdrawal
The Silent Treatment: How to Communicate Through Conflict Without Withdrawal Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Whether it’s a disagreement about dinner or a major family
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