What to Do If Your Spouse Wants a Divorce and You Don’t
If your spouse wants a divorce and you don’t, it’s one of the most painful and frightening situations you can face. The fear of losing your partner — and the life you’ve built — can cause panic, desperation, and reactive decisions. But while those feelings are normal, how you handle this moment can determine whether […]
Online Couples Therapy vs In-person Counseling
Many people wonder about what’s more effective, face-to-face or over the Internet. Let’s take a look: online couples therapy vs in-person marriage counseling. Even if you might think in-person is more effective, there are still many important factors to consider when deciding to find a marriage counselor, if you’re going to go the in-person route. […]
How Marriage Intensives can help you stop marital fights before they start
While it’s unreasonable to think that marriage intensives will eradicate all conflict in a relationship, they can definitely help. By getting to the core issues of your relationship and teaching you practical tools that will help you navigate through the difficult topics and feel more connected, you will find yourself feeling closer to each other […]
What to Expect in Your First Imago Therapy Session (and How It Differs from Traditional Counseling)
If you’ve been considering couples therapy, you may be wondering: What actually happens in an Imago therapy session—and how is it different from traditional counseling? That’s a smart question. Many couples hesitate to start therapy because they worry a counselor will take sides, or that sessions will feel like more of the same arguments they […]
Should You Attend a Marriage Counseling Intensive Retreat to Fix Your Marriage?
Ask Yourself These 4 Powerful Questions First When your marriage feels off-track, the options can be overwhelming: Therapy. Books. Online courses. Retreats. Workshops. Where do you even begin? If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and wondering if anything will really help, you’re not alone. The truth is, traditional weekly therapy isn’t always enough — […]
Private Marriage Retreat vs. Group Marriage Workshop: How to Choose the Right One
When deciding between a private marriage retreat vs group marriage workshop, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. The right choice can depend on factors like urgency, privacy, personal attention, and follow-up care. In this guide, we’ll help you compare our Private Marriage Intensives and our Getting the Love You Want® Group Workshops so […]
Imago Workshops are Marriage Retreats like no other!
We’ve just announced new dates for the next Getting the Love You Want marriage retreats that we hold in Baltimore, MD. What is the Getting the Love You Want workshop? The GTLYW workshop was created by Dr. Harville Hendrix, founder of Imago Relationship Therapy. Imago is one of the most cutting edge modalities in couples […]
Win Your Husband Back/ Win Your Wife Back by doing these 10 things
If your spouse is not interested in working on the marriage or wants a divorce, you’re probably experiencing a wide arrange of emotions from anger to sadness and fear. It’s a painful place to be. It’s confusing and it’s scary because you’re afraid of losing him/her. Although it may seem like a lost cause, there […]
Could Individual Therapy Hurt Your Marriage? What You Need to Know
Individual therapy can be wonderful for self-growth. It helps you process emotions, become more conscious, and develop emotional health. But when it comes to marriage problems, relying solely on individual therapy can sometimes backfire—and even make your relationship worse. When Individual Therapy Helps There’s no question that individual counseling can: Build self-awareness Improve emotional regulation […]
If Your Wife or Husband Wants a Divorce, Listen So You Can Repair Your Marriage
When your wife wants out or your husband wants out, it can feel incredibly frightening. This podcast episode on how to win your spouse back will give you clarity on the situation and help you begin doing what you need to be doing to win your spouse back. The clock feels like it’s starting to […]
How to save a marriage when he wants out
Your husband says—or shows—that he wants out. He’s withdrawn, quiet, and not sharing his feelings. You’re nervous and maybe even wondering if there’s someone else. This is one of the most frightening moments in a marriage, but the way you respond now can make a difference in whether the relationship survives. While panic is a […]
How to save a marriage when she wants out
If your wife wants a divorce, it’s important to reflect on what has led up to this point and what could be done differently that might reverse her decision. Learn how to save a marriage when she wants out. Learn the Imago Dialogue to stay safe! How to save a marriage when she wants out […]
I feel like my wife wants a divorce all of a sudden. What’s going on?
If your wife wants a divorce all of a sudden, you’re likely to be shocked, scared, and even angry. While you may just be a clueless husband who didn’t see the obvious coming, it’s more likely that her sudden desire to call it quits could be coming from somewhere else.
Can you really “divorce proof” your marriage and stop divorce?
What can you do to divorce-proof your marriage? Is it even possible to stop divorce that seems like it is inevitable? For more inspiration on the topic of divorce-proofing your marriage and stop divorce, read other related blog posts: Should I get a divorce? Take the Quiz [Relationship Quiz] How to Avoid Divorce by Fixing […]
Start these couples therapy exercises
If you’re looking to do some couples therapy exercises at home, the easiest thing to do is to start with sharing appreciations. When you begin focusing on what is good in your relationship, your entire relationship dynamic will change. More inspiration about couples therapy exercises: Couples therapy exercises based on Imago Therapy The easiest way […]
Communication problems in marriage stink. Do this.
Does your communication stink? Do you fight every time you try to talk about something important? Boy, are you not alone! Communication problems in marriage are hard.
How do you know if you married the wrong person?
Are you up at night with the nagging feeling that you’ve married the wrong person?
Cut out drama & simplify with a marriage intensive. (Podcast Episode)
Cut out all the noise and all the drama and distraction in your marriage with a marriage intensive. We’re talking about the fights, the issues, the conflict, the pressures that just won’t seem to go away. The best way to do this is with a marriage intensive. Why? Listen to our latest podcast episode below […]
Imago workshops = Affordable Marriage Counseling
If you’re looking for affordable marriage counseling, and you really NEED to see an actual marriage counselor instead of following a do-it yourself course or online program, then looking into Imago workshops are going to be your best bet. Imago workshops are an intensive marriage retreat that takes place over 2 days, usually about 6 […]
Marriage Retreat in Maryland & Couples and Relationship Counseling in Baltimore
Did you know that a marriage retreat can be equal to 6 months of couples counseling? The good news is that we offer a marriage retreat in Maryland so if you’re a couple that is looking for the best relationship help possible, keep reading! When things have been so rocky for so long, it’s really […]