Non Religious Marriage Counseling Retreat: 5 Reasons It Works When Faith-Based Advice Doesn’t
Why Therapy Without Religion Might Be Exactly What Your Relationship Needs If you’ve already tried turning to religious leaders or faith-based counseling and still feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many couples seek out our non religious marriage counseling retreat after heartfelt efforts in their spiritual communities didn’t bring lasting change. The truth is, when your […]
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 platitudes. You need a solution rooted in real tools, real training, and real transformation. That’s why our secular couples retreat is built on professional clinical expertise—not religious doctrine. Why Secular […]
10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Ending a Marriage—Especially If You’re Still Committed
Is It Really Over—Or Are You Just Worn Out – and more questions to ask before ending a marriage. You may be here because you’re feeling exhausted. The same fight keeps happening. The disconnection feels unbearable. You’ve tried to fix it—but nothing seems to change. You’re not alone. So many couples reach this point and […]
Therapy for Couples at a Crossroads: How Marathon Therapy Provides Clarity
Therapy for Couples at a Crossroads: Finding Clarity with Marathon Therapy Every relationship goes through phases where the path ahead isn’t clear. Couples at a crossroads often find themselves questioning whether their relationship is worth saving or if it’s time to part ways. When emotional uncertainty and unresolved conflicts weigh heavily on your heart, it’s […]
What is Marathon Couples Therapy? How It Can Transform Your Marriage
When your marriage feels like it’s in crisis, or when communication has broken down to the point of frustration, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way forward. Yet, for couples who are ready to commit to deep, transformative work, Marathon Couples Therapy offers a unique and powerful way to restore connection and rebuild trust. […]
Dealing with an Emotionally Unavailable Spouse in a Committed Marriage
You Love Them—But You Feel Alone There’s nothing quite as painful as lying next to someone every night and still feeling utterly alone because they seem emotionally unavailable. If you’re married to an emotionally unavailable spouse, you might be asking yourself: Here’s the truth: you’re not crazy, and you’re not needy. Emotional connection is a […]
How to Stop Feeling Like Your Spouse Doesn’t Appreciate You
If you’ve been feeling like your spouse doesn’t appreciate you and it’s building up in your mind and in your chest—you’re not alone. So many people in long-term relationships quietly carry the weight of feeling invisible. You might be doing everything—working hard, taking care of the home, showing up for your spouse and your kids—and […]
I Feel Like My Wife Is Already Gone: How to Rebuild Emotional Connection
If that thought’s been echoing in your head lately, I want you to know something right up front: You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone. So many men sit with that hollow, aching feeling—where your wife is still physically there, maybe sharing meals or handling the kids, but emotionally… it’s like she’s already moved on. […]
Can You Love Someone and Still Feel Lonely?
Navigating Unhappiness in a Marriage That “Looks Fine” Can You Love Someone and Still Feel Lonely? How to Decide What It Means for Your Marriage From the outside, your marriage might look fine.You live under the same roof. You say “I love you.” You co-parent, manage responsibilities, maybe even go on the occasional date night. […]
How to Overcome Resentment in Marriage After Years of Unresolved Conflict
If you’re searching for how to overcome resentment in marriage after years of unresolved conflict, you’re likely carrying a heavy weight. Longstanding resentment can feel like a wall between you and your spouse—a barrier made up of years of unspoken pain, disappointments, and missed opportunities for connection. It’s easy to wonder if things will ever […]
What Steps Can We Take Together to Save Our Marriage? A Practical and Heartfelt Guide
When a marriage feels strained, it’s easy to start wondering if it’s too late to turn things around. But if you’re asking, “what steps can we take together to save our marriage,” you’re already doing something crucial—you’re approaching it as a team. Saving a marriage doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intention, effort, and a […]
Wondering “How to Motivate My Spouse to Work on Our Relationship With Me?”
How to Motivate My Spouse to Work on Our Relationship With Me When you’re longing to reconnect and rebuild your marriage, few things are more frustrating than feeling like you’re the only one trying. If you’ve been asking, “How can I motivate my spouse to work on our relationship with me?”—the answer often isn’t in […]
How to Work on Solving Marriage Problems Together as a Team
Most couples aren’t working together as a joint effort. When marriage problems surface, it can feel like you’re on opposite sides of a never-ending argument. But what if the key to solving marriage problems wasn’t about choosing who’s right—but about choosing to be on the same team? You’re in the right place if you want […]
Social Media and Marriage: Navigating the Challenges of a Connected World
In today’s day and age, it’s easy to feel super connected to the world around you thanks to the influence of social media. However, it’s just as simple to feel like it’s nearly impossible to escape, thanks to platforms like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, among so many others. Whether we like to admit it or […]
Separated But Not Done: Your Guide to Marriage Restoration After Separation
If you’re reading this, chances are you and your spouse are separated—and you’re wondering if marriage restoration after separation is possible First of all, let me say this: the fact that you’re here, even reading these words, means something powerful. It means there’s still a spark of hope. And that’s enough to begin. I’ve worked […]
How to Repair After Conflict So You Can Sleep, Focus, and Lead Better
Conflict at home is inevitable. But when that conflict stays unrepaired, it lingers—in your mind, in your body, and in your leadership. Learning to actually repair after conflict is a CEO superpower. You’ll want to use it at home, at work, with clients, and colleagues. If you’re a CEO, founder, or professional leader, you’ve likely […]
Grey Divorce Prevention: How to Keep Love Alive Through the Years
As couples take the next step in their lives into the ‘later stages,’ such as retirement or becoming empty nesters, there’s no doubt their typical day-to-day is going to shift significantly. And while this time can be exciting for couples, it can inevitably cause shifts in relationship dynamics as children leave the home and careers […]
How Couples Emotionally Process Divorce
Stages of Relationship Dissolution: Understanding the Emotional Journey of Divorce Consideration By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, Founder of The Marriage Restoration Project When couples reach out to us at The Marriage Restoration Project, they are often in pain—overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and unsure of what to do next. What they’re experiencing is more than just conflict—it’s often […]
When Love Changes: Exploring “Sleeping Separately” in Marriage
In any relationship, what’s deemed ‘normal’ can vary from couple to couple. Whether you and your spouse have silly date night practices, have a unique cooking routine, or manage childcare in an unexpected manner, what is normal for you may seem a bit odd to someone outside of your relationship. One such area of difference […]
My husband is passive aggressive
“My husband is passive aggressive and I can’t stand it anymore! It’s so negative!” “My husband is passive aggressive and I can’t stand it anymore! It’s so negative!” Dealing with a passive aggressive person can be extremely angering and confusing. However, the way you respond to the passive aggressive behavior will influence whether or not […]