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 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...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 11, 2024 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Jealousy and Infidelity, Marriage Bulilding, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Communication
Learning how to communicate again after experiencing infidelity is one of the most difficult obstacles one can experience in a lifetime. However, its worth putting in the work because a couple can never experience a deep connection emotionally if they cannot express...
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 May 4, 2022 | Blog, Imago Relationships, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Communication
We get asked that question a lot… “how is your marriage counseling program different than any of the other marriage counseling that we’ve already tried?” At our last group setting couples retreat we held here in Baltimore, MD, a couple asked us...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Family Relationships in Marriage, Imago Relationships, Marriage Bulilding, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Communication, Uncategorized
It’s normal to have arguments, disagreements, and moments of frustration with our in-laws and close loved ones. If the disconnect becomes harmful and toxic, far beyond the occasional “button pushing” that all family members engage in it’s time to take...
