by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Marriage Bulilding, Relationship Communication
After the doozy that was 2020 and 2021, is there even a point to setting a New Year’s resolution when so many things are out of our control? That may be your inner perfectionist talking- if it can’t be perfect why do it in the first place? It’s... by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Relationships in Marriage, Imago Relationships, Jealousy and Infidelity, Marriage Counseling
“Control issues” usually stem from fear or anxiety. When a person is afraid of an outcome or wants things to be a certain way, they can become rigid. By feeling a sense of control, they can reduce their anxiety and feel that they have power. While it is... by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Family Relationships in Marriage, Imago Relationships, Relationship Communication
There are do’s and don’ts for successful coparenting relationships. These “rules” are important for your children’s sake, so that they can enjoy a stable environment even when having to split their time between two homes; which is... by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Relationship Communication, Uncategorized
Think your spouse is a narcissist? Thankfully there are a lot more resources out there to support a spouse married to an abusive partner. The most important thing is always to make sure that you are physically safe and not in danger. If you are truly safe and...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Dec 26, 2022 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Marriage Bulilding, Relationship Communication, Uncategorized
What does it mean to surrender in your relationship—and why bother anyway? It might help to start by talking about what surrendering isn’t. After all, individualism, entrepreneurship, and equality are so strongly celebrated in our culture, so the idea of... by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Jealousy and Infidelity, Marriage Bulilding, Narcissism, Relationship Communication
For many couples, or one partner, even going to marriage counseling is a big stretch. You may be afraid the therapist will take sides or blame you. You may even think that addressing the situation will make it worse. That’s why it is extremely unhelpful for a...