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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.
How to Succeed in Marriage Counseling?
Here’s what you should know before going to marriage counseling: when experiencing marriage problems seek out a counselor that is especially trained in marriage counseling.
Signs You Need Intensive Marriage Therapy
What are the signs you need intensive marriage therapy or better yet, an intensive marriage counseling retreat? How do you know for certain that you
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
How Far Would You Go to Prevent Divorce?
In this powerful episode, we dive into what it really means to fight for your relationship—especially when you’re facing a marriage crisis. Whether you’re on
Stuck in the Imago Minimizer/Maximizer Communication Pattern Trap?
In marriages, the minimizer/maximizer dynamic describes how partners respond to stress and conflict: minimizers tend to withdraw, while maximizers seek engagement and expression. This difference
Dealing with an Insecure Husband: How to Reassure Without Losing Yourself
In any relationship or marriage, no matter how strong or how long you’ve been together, there are bumps in the road that can arise. This
Raising Kids Together: Managing Different Parenting Styles in Marriage
While we may hate to admit it, no relationship is completely stress- and conflict-free. Each couple faces unique disagreements and stress points in their relationship,
Breaking the Cycle of Resentment: How to Let Go and Move Forward
No matter how long you’ve been together, every relationship can have highs and lows. From the excitement of first getting married to the challenges of
Should You Check Your Husband’s Internet History? Navigating Digital Trust in Marriage
In this modern age of technology, it seems like we’re all attached to our devices, whether for work or for entertainment purposes. From spending time
My Wife Hates My Family—What Should I Do?
In any loving relationship, conflict can arise from the least expected of places, including your family. A favorite trope of sitcoms and dramas alike, disdain
My Partner Is Not Affectionate or Romantic? How to Rekindle the Spark
In any long-term relationship, there are times when partners can become complacent and romance can seem to fade away or disappear entirely. This can be
Is this Your Marriage? Take the Maximizer or Minimizer Quiz and Get a Helpful Assessment of the State Your Relationship!
Did the Maximizer/Minimizer dynamic feel familiar to you? It’s based on Imago Therapy’s turtles and hailstorm dynamic which is a relief for so many couples
Why Do I Feel Like My Husband Is Hiding Something? Signs of Secrecy & How to Talk About It
With any relationship, open communication and trust are key to success. When one partner is being secretive or hiding things from the other, this can
The ONE Question that You Need to Ask Yourself Before Breaking Up
What is the 1 question to ask yourself before breaking up is: What do you need to be happy and what can you do to
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 9 | Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together
Answering More Questions and Couples Frustrations, Walking together | Day 9 of Covid Quarantine with Family Never would I have thought I would appreciate a
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 4 | Tears, Perseverance & Joy Helping Couples
March 19, 2020 Fourth Day of Covid Quarantine with Family Last night there were tears. Tears when I saw pictures of coffins in Italy lined
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 1 | Keeping Kids on a Schedule & Meditation
March 16, 2020 Our quarantine officially started yesterday, on Monday, March 16, 2020. We had actually quarantined ourselves voluntarily starting the previous Thursday because it
Rivka’s Quarantine Diary Day 2 | Quarantined with Kids
March 17, 2020 Second Day of Covid Quarantine with My Kids Because of me feeling pressured all day yesterday to adhere to a schedule, which
Is a friend meddling in your marriage?
A Friend Meddling in a Marriage can be very Harmful. More inspiration for protecting your marriage from a meddling friend: Frenemies and Friends, who helps
Are you looking for the Best Couples Retreat?
No doubt, when you do a search for the best couples retreat, you are looking for a marriage counseling retreat that will actually work! Yes,
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