(Relationship Quiz) Why You Do the Things You Do in Relationships
Lots of people are looking to take a relationship quiz so that way they can understand more about if they are well matched with their partner, or what kind of person they will end up marrying, or if their relationship is meant to be or not. More inspiration for you with relationship quizzes: Marriage Quiz- […]
Looking for a non religious marriage retreat?
Are you looking for a non religious marriage retreat? Marriage retreats usually require you to commit to at least 2 days of therapy. While some marriage retreats you find are run by churches or other religious groups this could make you uncomfortable if you are not religious or of another faith. This could make the […]
Communication in Marriage- #1 in Relationship Problems (Podcast)
The #1 problem ranking on a list of couple’s top relationship problems is a lack of communication in marriage. We polled our readers over several months asking them about their top relationship issues. The Number #1 issue that most of you are struggling with is…Communication! The good news is, that if you’re struggling with communication […]
Imago Relationship Therapy transformed our own marriage
If you’ve not yet had the opportunity to experience Imago Relationship Therapy, and you are looking for marriage counseling that works, here’s why we strongly suggest you try Imago therapy. But, it’s important that you seek out a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist.
(Live Workshop) Imago therapy for Jewish Couples
Providing Imago Therapy for Jewish Couples is especially exciting for me because I am also a Rabbi. I was fortunate to co-author this fascinating Imago Therapy course designed especially for Synagogues and Jewish couples with Dr. Harville Hendrix, founder of Imago therapy. I spent much of my time researching what the Torah has to say […]
Can this marriage be saved?
“Can this marriage be saved?” – is a question that people ask a lot. We often hear about predicaments that couples are in and often, the situation seems so dismal that there is no way out of it. That’s why we are here. We created the “Can this Marriage be Saved” Podcast so that you […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Imago Therapy
The following was an article that we were interviewed for, by David Margolin of Ami Magazine. We think it is a very comprehensive overview of Imago Therapy.
More than just a communication technique, the Imago therapy dialogue is healing.
Those that are familiar with the Imago therapy dialogue but haven’t fully delved deeply into what it truly is, think that it’s just a communication technique where one person talks and the other person listens fully by repeating back what was said. It’s important to know that effective communication is only one of the benefits […]
Use Imago therapy to gain emotional intelligence and handle rude, hostile people.
Sometimes we see something that someone does and we literally hate them for it! Why do we react so strongly? According to Imago therapy, there is a reason and if you can become conscious as to why that person’s actions bother you SO much, you will gain a lot more emotional intelligence and become a […]
Marriage Counseling making things worse
Is marriage counseling making things worse for you? Usually that is due to the wrong approach to marriage counseling- where a therapist takes sides, suggests the couple separate, and makes a judgment about one of the spouses, only creating lots of doubt in the mind of the other spouse. We want to invite you to […]
Will marriage counseling help or make things worse?
You may be wondering will marriage counseling help your relationship or will marriage counseling make things worse? More inspiration on how to find the best one suited to your needs. How to find good marriage counseling? How to make sure marriage counseling will work for you. Does marriage counseling make things worse?
Listen to our Imago therapy interview about relationships
The Jewish Home and Family Show on Israel National Radio (Arutz Sheva) by Leora Mandel recently invited me on an Imago therapy interview. There are two segments to the program.
“Help! I’ve Got a Passive Aggressive Husband”
I recently received this question, “My husband is passive aggressive and I’m at my wits end! Is there anything I can do to end this behavior?” You can take measures to help curb your spouse’s behavior, and my answers are below. Keep reading in case you yourself are experiencing a similar situation. The answers will […]
Marriage Isn’t for You: Should you stay married?
Should you stay married? Am I the only one who clicked on Seth Adam Smith’s This Recently Married Man Just Realized Marriage Isn’t for him and assumed it was about someone who decided to throw away their marriage after 18 months?
Military Marriage Counseling: Marriage Problems during deployment.
Relationship Problems Facing Military Couples During Deployment and How to Overcome Them Military couples are tough. They knew the risks, and went for it. But military relationships are inevitably bound to experience problems at some point. Deployment is a common time period for marriage problems, but with a little help you can learn to manage […]
What should I do when my wife ignores me?
If your wife is ignoring you, it’s completely natural to feel confused, hurt, or even angry. That kind of disconnection can be incredibly painful—especially when you’re not sure what’s causing it. Whether she’s pulling away emotionally, avoiding physical affection, or simply seems disengaged, you’re probably wondering: Why is this happening, and what can I do […]
3 Ways You Can Save Your Friend’s Marriage
It’s only natural to want to help your friend or loved one who is experiencing a relationship crisis. Unfortunately, sometimes we can do more damage than good. It takes a tremendous amount of sensitivity when it comes to helping couples. I have witnessed many bad marriages that have gotten worse due to third-party involvement. Here […]
How my shopping addiction affected my marriage
We partake in all kinds of “exits” when we feel unsafe. There are lots of reasons that we feel unsafe, and in a marriage, our spouse will often trigger us in ways that make us feel even more unsafe. A shopping addiction is one kind of “exit” that we partake in. Let’s gain a lot […]
Whitney Houston’s Last Exit: Married to an Addict
Whitney Houston’s death is yet another tragic ending for the life of a talented performer. While the cause of death is still uncertain, her turn to drug use during her tumultuous marriage sent her on a downward spiral that destroyed her reputation and ultimately her life. What lessons can we learn from her untimely passing […]
Help! I’m married to an overly critical husband.
Question: Help! I’m married to an overly critical husband! My husband is a great husband and father but he doesn’t seem to be able to tell me compliments about how I look, etc… It really bothers me. I also don’t like how he puts others down. He is always worried about what others think and […]